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Academic Coaching

Build stronger habits, stay accountable, and create a plan that works for you.

Academic Coaching is a free, personalized support experience where you work one-on-one with a trained peer coach. Together, you can set goals, strengthen learning strategies, and develop practical approaches to your academics.

Learn about Academic Coaching

New for Fall 2026: Graduate Student Academic Coaching - Meet with graduate and professional staff to strengthen your time management, organization, project planning, productivity, and accountability as you balance coursework and long-term academic responsibilities.

Academic Coaching may be a good fit if you want to:

  • Balance coursework, work, research, involvement, and other responsibilities.
  • Build more effective study or test-preparation strategies
  • Improve focus, note taking, or reading comprehension
  • Break down a large assignment or project
  • Set academic goals and stay accountable
  • Feel more organized and confident across your courses and academic projects.

On academic probation or recently reinstated? Visit Probation & Reinstatement Academic Coaching for specialized support from a professional staff coach.

What to Expect During Academic Coaching

Before your first session
During your sessions
Between sessions

Before your first session

Schedule through KSU Navigate and complete the Learning Skills Inventory (sent to you via email).

During your sessions

Talk with your peer coach about your goals, needs, and current habits.

Between sessions

Try strategies, reflect on what worked, and return for continued support and accountability.

Build Skills That Last

90% Respondents who'd recommend Academic Coaching.
97% Students that agreed coaching taught them strategies to hold themselves accountable.
94% Students who said coaching helped them develop new learning skills.
.33 Raise in GPA for students who attended 4+ sessions.
5% More likely to return next semester (compared to non-attendees).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule?

Schedule your own appointments and search for available coaches with KSU Navigate. Remember, same day appointments are not available - all appointments must be scheduled at least 18 hours in advance.  

How do I cancel or reschedule?

To cancel an appointment, log in to KSU Navigate the same way you did when you made the appointment. Once logged in, find your upcoming appointments to cancel it. If needed, you can schedule a new appointment the same way you did with your original appointment.  
 

How long is my appointment?

Sessions are typically 50 minutes.  

Where are sessions held?

Sessions may be in-person or virtual. Virtual sessions occur through Microsoft Teams – please use you 91 log-in when joining. In-person sessions can happen in the CUE, Library, or various residence halls – be sure to check your appointment in Navigate for specific location information.  

When should I schedule?

  • Sessions are available almost every day of the week at a variety of times and locations (including some late-night virtual options!) All appointments must be made at least 18 hours in advance (which means you can’t schedule a same-day appointment). Check KSU Navigate for the most up-to-date availability. 

  • As for when in the semester to schedule – as soon as you think of it! Don’t wait for when things get really difficult. Starting sooner can help you stay ahead and on top of your classes.  

How should I prepare?

  • Before your first session, be sure to take the Learning Skills Inventory (LSI) (sent to your email after scheduling. This will give you a baseline of your current learning skills and help your coach personalize your sessions.  

  • In between sessions, your coach will help you set goals that you can work on, so come prepared with questions and/or specific skills that you might want to improve. 

How frequently can I meet with a coach?

As often as you want! However, we recommend at least a week in between sessions to give you time to reflect & practice your new skills.  

Which service is right for me?
 Academic Coaching Tutoring PASS 
Best if you want to… Improve how you manage, organize, and approach your academic work Get help understanding content or working through questions in a specific course Study current course material with classmates in a structured group 
Common topics Time management, study strategies, test preparation, and project planning Course concepts, practice problems, assignments, and questions from class Recent course content, exam review, study strategies, and collaborative practice 
Format One-on-one meetings with a peer coach Scheduled or drop-in meetings with a peer tutor Recurring, drop-in group sessions led by a PASS Leader 
Availability Available to students across all majors and courses Available for supported courses Available for selected courses with an assigned PASS Leader 
Start here Find a PASS Session
Can I use multiple services?

You do not have to choose only one. For example, you might work with a tutor on Chemistry content and stop into a PASS session before a big assignment, all while meeting with an Academic Coach to create a study schedule and prepare for exams. 

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Student Using Academic Coaching

"My academic coach changed my academic life. I learned to organize my time better, deal with distractions, and how to properly organize myself with a project, which is going to be super helpful in the future. I felt my grades, my attention in class, and my ability to study improve - I'll be using what I learned in different aspects of my life, and for the rest of my academic career."

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Student Using Academic Coaching

"I had a great experience and definitely recommend for others to do academic coaching. My coach was very kind and gave great insights into ways I can break things down and better manage my workload. I now feel more equipped and motivated to take on the challenges that will come ahead."

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Student Using Academic Coaching

"I'm just really glad I did it and now I have improved my academic skills to be the best version of myself!”  

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Student Using Academic Coaching

"My academic coach is very kind and supportive. I think academic coaching is interactive and really developed for student success. I like when my coach asked question and allowed me to use my own critical thinking."

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Student Using Academic Coaching

“I loved my experience and am so glad I reached out to get help when I did.”

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Student Using Academic Coaching

"I like that academic coaching was continued throughout the whole semester. It was really great having that extra support that I didn’t realize I needed."

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Student Using Academic Coaching

"The fact I can keep coming back if needed - it’s not just a one and done type thing. I really enjoyed having someone holding me accountable and I have learned a lot about how I can better study and improve my academic success."

 

Want to be an Academic Coach?

Help other students develop stronger learning strategies while building your own communication and leadership experience. Learn more about the position and current application opportunities on the Student Employment page. 

Explore ASC Student Employment
 

Need Assistance? 

Whether you have questions, need information or have feedback, we're here for you. Please reach out to us via email at asc@kent.edu or call us at 330-672-3190 and a member of our team will provide any assistance you may need.

 

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