Academic Success Coaching
Need to improve your study habits?
Meet with an Academic Success Coach!
Academic Success Coaching is the one-on-one process of helping students devise a personalized approach to studying. This program serves as a general resource, where students can receive help with various school-related topics such as:
- Time management
- Prioritizing assignments/tasks
- Effective study strategies
- Note taking strategies
- Goal setting
- Study environment tips
- Test taking tips
Academic Success Coaching offers in-person appointments for currently enrolled undergraduate students. If you would like to partner with an Academic Success Coach to discuss any of the ASC topics, please visit Accudemia to schedule an appointment today!
Please note: If you are seeking academic support and are not sure where to start, a good place to visit is the Student Success Center. We will be happy to help you or refer you to the many campus resources that are here to support you in your academic journey.
Disclaimer
Academic Success Coaching is a collaborative partnership that helps teach students how to develop learning strategies, establish healthy study habits, cultivate self-advocacy, and build a campus support system. It is important to note that Academic Success Coaching is not academic advising, personal counseling, or one-on-one tutoring for a particular course. Our Peer Leaders are not able to address serious topics that go beyond academics and will refer you to other campus resources if your needs exceed Academic Success Coaching.
Looking for resources beyond ASC?
Mental Health – Student Counselling Center
Addiction and Recovery – Center for Students in Recovery
Obstacles to Graduation (any year) – Grad Help Desk
Financial Literacy – Comet Cents
Food Insecurity – Comet Cupboard
Leader Bios
Anna
Sophomore, Neuroscience
Top 3 Favorite Topics:
- Beating Procrastination
- Study Strategies
- Creating Good Habits
Students I excel with: Neurodivergent students (ADHD)
What inspired me to be an Academic Success Coach: As a coach, there is an amazing opportunity to help students like me develop the skills crucial for enduring success!
Corinne
Junior, Visual and Performing Arts (Dance)
Top 3 Favorite Topics:
- Beating Procrastination
- Goal Setting
- Creating Good Habits
Students I excel with: Students who procrastinate!
What inspired me to be an Academic Success Coach: I am passionate about empowering students to succeed academically, to take accountability, and advocate for themselves and their education.
Emily
Junior, Mechanical Engineering
Top 3 Favorite Topics:
- Time Management
- General Test & Exam Preparation
- Study Strategies
Students I excel with: Everyone!
What inspired me to be an Academic Success Coach: I wanted to be a source of encouragement and support at UTD as I had experienced with the SSC.
Emma
Senior, Psychology (Pre-Med track)
Top 3 Favorite Topics:
- Time Management
- General Test & Exam Preparation
- Transition to College
Students I excel with: Everyone!
What inspired me to be an Academic Success Coach: My personal experiences overcoming academic challenges, along with learning from my own mistakes and adapting to college-level study methods, motivated me to become an Academic Success Coach.
Minahal
Sophomore, Education
Top 3 Favorite Topics:
- Beating Procrastination
- Goal Setting
- Transition to College
Students I excel with: Everyone!
What inspired me to be an Academic Success Coach: To help students like others have helped me!
Tiffany
Junior, Psychology & Child Learning and Development
Top 3 Favorite Topics:
- Time Management
- Beating Procrastination
- Goal Setting
Students I excel with: First Generation students; students with academic anxiety
What inspired me to be an Academic Success Coach: I wanted to be an Academic Success Coach because I love watching the “lightbulb” moment in students when they feel empowered to enhance their academics.
FAQ
What will I need for my session?
Please be prepared with specific questions and areas of concern. Your Peer Leader will want to know what is currently working for you and what areas you are struggling with.
What should I expect from my session?
You and your Peer Leader will introduce yourselves, talk a bit about why you came, and then you will work together to develop an action plan during your scheduled session.
Does the Peer Leader do the work for me (writing my notes, updating my schedule, etc.)?
No. Peer Leaders in Academic Success Coaching are accountability partners that help share proven methods as a way to help you find what systems work for you. Every student’s method of learning is personal and Peer Leaders will help you find one that works best, then adjust it to your needs.
Best advice for coming to ASC?
Come as often as you can! Accountability means following through on the plans you set. Repeated sessions will help the Peer Leaders find the right strategies for your needs and also find the best ways to implement them into your academic life. We recommend a check-in once per week or every two weeks to make sure you are on track during the semester.
I need help studying for a test tomorrow, can you help?
We can certainly try, but ASC works best when it is a long-term partnership rather than a quick meeting. Our Peer Leaders can help you prepare strategies you can start right away and continue through to your next test.
Contact Success Coaching
Location: MC 1.425
Spring 2025 Hours
Hours (ASC Main Office MC 1.425)
Monday: 10:00am-1:30pm; 2:30pm-5:00pm
Tuesday: 11:30am-2:00pm; 3:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 11:30am-2:00pm; 4:00pm-5:00pm
Friday: CLOSED
Hours (ASC Satellite Office – Vega Hall 4.003)
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday: CLOSED
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