Academic Coaching
Academic Coaching is an opportunity to explore effective strategies for academic success. Each session is tailored to students’ individual experiences. Students who come in for academic coaching can expect to receive personal support and guidance based on their unique needs.
Coaching appointments are free to students. Meet with your coach just once or set up a regular schedule. To schedule an appointment with one of our coaches, sign up for a time that works for your schedule. An academic coach can help you with many things, including (but not limited to):
- adding structure to your weekly routine
- optimizing time management
- navigating tutoring and supplemental instruction
- balancing academics, work, and other commitments
- finding university resources to fit your needs
- developing note-taking strategies
- improving learning strategies
- navigating Moodle or online courses
- communicating with instructors
- practicing effective reading or math study strategies
Not sure what to expect from academic coaching? See the FAQs below to learn more, give us a call, or connect with us.
Academic coaches at the ASC have advanced degrees and experience in education. They bring with them a growing toolkit of strategies and evidence-based learning practices shown to help students, just like you, become the masters of their own learning and studying. Coaches regularly engage in professional development to deepen their knowledge and skills. You can read our staff bios here to learn more about each coach at the ASC.
Students with diverse experiences navigating college can benefit from coaching. In the past, we’ve coached students who are neurodiverse, in the honors college, on academic probation, repeating a course, on the dean’s list, first generation, just to name a few. Any student can choose to meet with an academic coach to explore new approaches to improve their academic success.
Academic coaching is a voluntary service available to any OU students who want to enhance their academic and learning strategies toolkit. You can find out more about academic advising, including learn more about how to schedule an advising appointment here.
How do I set up an appointment?
- Go to oakland.trac.cloud and sign in with your OU credentials
- Click on Schedule an Academic Support Appointment.
- Select Academic Support and then click search.
- From here, you may choose your appointment dates from the list provided. You may also select a specific date by clicking the “date” button circled in red.
- Click on the appointment date and time that works best for your schedule. Note that online and in-person appointments are available. If none of our available days/times work for you, email us at [email protected] or connect with us to schedule.
If you need assistance scheduling your appointment, give us a call at 248-370-4215.
The Academic Success Center
371 Wilson Blvd
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-4215
[email protected]
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm, Friday 8 am - 12 pm
The Academic Success Center
371 Wilson Blvd
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-4215
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm, Friday 8 am - 12 pm