Academic Coaching & Support
CASA's Academic Coaching and Support is your dedicated partner throughout your college experience, acting as a safety net to help you achieve academic success. Whether you're excelling in your studies or facing unexpected obstacles, this invaluable resource is here to guide you. With personalized coaching sessions, strategic learning tools, and continuous encouragement, CASA is committed to empowering students to thrive in their academic journey.
What is Academic Coaching
Academic Success coaching is a personalized, collaborative service that helps students identify challenges, set goals, and develop action plans to improve academic and self-management skills. Through individualized consultations, coaching supports students in overcoming barriers, achieving educational and personal success, and connecting with essential campus resources.
- Skills and strategies to be successful students. Topics could include
goal setting, time management, study strategies, etc. - Identifying and overcoming barriers to academic success
- Resource connection and referrals to campus partners
- Academic Advising
- Career Counseling
- Mental Health Therapy/Counseling
- Tutoring or Supplemental Instruction
Your Academic Coaching and Support Services Network
Our Academic Coaching and Support Services Team is made up of professionals and student leaders who work together to create a supportive, approachable environment that encourages academic growth and confidence at every stage. Learn more about the scope of practice for each role:
Academic Coaching Strategists are full-time staff committed to keeping students on track and supporting their success in college. They primarily work with students on Academic Notice 1st time, Academic Notice, and those returning from Academic Deferment. Strategists offer personalized guidance, accountability, and structured academic planning to promote persistence and progress toward graduation. Through regular check-ins and actionable strategies, they build strong relationships that motivate students and foster academic achievement.
CASA Graduate Academic Coaches are UofM graduate students who provide intermediate-level academic coaching to all undergraduate students, with focused support for those on Academic Alert. Through scheduled appointments and walk-ins, they offer one-on-one support to strengthen academic strategies, improve time management and organization, and connect students with campus resources to stay on track and thrive.
CASA Peer Coaches are undergraduate students who work one-on-one with fellow undergraduates to strengthen essential academic skills such as time management, organization, study strategies, note-taking, goal-setting, and effective learning habits.
Sign Up for Academic Coaching
Academic coaching is available for all UofM undergraduate students! To schedule an appointment, simply log in to Navigate and select Academic Coaching & Support. We look forward to connecting with you.
