Academic Coaching

You may already have an Academic Coach! Check for an assigned Academic Coach in your Buff Portal Advising Success Team in the same place you see your Academic Advisor.Ìý

ÌýÌýVisit Buff Portal Advising here

If you're not assigned to an Academic Coach, use to request a meeting.

CEAS Academic Coaching is intended to help youÌýdevelop yourÌýstrengths and determine what it takes to be a successful studentÌýat CU Boulder.

Academic coachingÌýis a seriesÌýof one-on-one meetings for undergraduate Engineering studentsÌýwith a professional Academic Coach. Coaching sessions encourage you toÌýexpand your self-awareness,Ìýdiscover and developÌýacademic skills and habits, and createÌýwell-designed action plans to embrace your potential with confidence.ÌýAcademic Coaches are dedicated to supporting yourÌýacademic, personal, and career success.

Coaching meetings typically focus on exploration of strengths, challenges, habits, skills, values, and mindsets.

This free service is available to all Engineering undergrads.Ìý

Academic Coaching sessions commonly explore:

  • Challenges and Strengths
  • Motivation
  • Values
  • Habits
  • Balance

Through coaching sessions students often learn aboutÌýand gain confidence in:

  • Priority and Time Management
  • Setting and Working Toward PersonalÌýGoals
  • Effective Strategies for Learning, Studying,Ìýand Test Preparation
  • Finding and Using Helpful Resources
  • And muchÌýmore!Ìý

More information on what a student can expect can be found in theÌýcoaching expectations.

​Common questions about Academic Coaching:

IMPORTANT:ÌýIn-person and virtual appointments are available. You will make an appointment via Buff Portal Advising and receive further instructions by email or text after scheduling.

Please fill out if you do not find an assigned coach in Buff Portal Advising. The form will ask you questions to route you to the best coaching option to schedule your appointment.

This is determined by the student and the coach, and is typically four or more sessions.ÌýCoaching meetingsÌýoccur on a consistent basis throughout the semester. Intake meetings last 60 minutes; follow-up sessions are 45-minutes each.

No. Coaching is a holistic exploration of your personal learning journey across your course schedule.ÌýStudents often engage inÌýtutoring and coaching simultaneously as coaches can help students understand how to study more effectively.

No. You will continue to meet with your academic advisor to discuss advising topics, such asÌýspecific classes students need to take to progress towards graduation.

If you have questions orÌýtrouble signing up for an appointment, please contact: Alana.Davis-Delaria@colorado.eduÌýwith your name, student ID, and phone number.Ìý