Academic Success Coaching

academic success coaching

Academic Success Coaching at the University of Maine offers a supportive and confidential environment for students to explore their goals and develop essential educational and personal success skills.

Who It’s For:

Students transitioning to college-level learning.
Those seeking a better balance or motivation.
Anyone building momentum toward graduation and beyond.

Topics Covered:

Effective study habits.
Goal setting (short- and long-term).
Organization and prioritization.
Balancing academics, work, and personal life.
Overcoming barriers to success.

Coaching Approach:

Reflective, growth-oriented conversations.
Focus on developing time management, study strategies, and problem-solving skills.
Encourages self-awareness and accountability.

Outcomes:

Empowerment to take ownership of learning and progress.
Improved academic performance and confidence.

academic success coaching persistence themes

Student persistence is about staying focused and determined as you work toward your goals, even when challenges arise. Through coaching, you’ll have a space to talk openly about the factors that may be influencing your path to success.

While coaching can address a wide range of challenges, these core Persistence Themes serve as a foundation for conversations and strategies you’ll use during coaching sessions:

Sense of Belonging
Building meaningful connections within your academic and social communities to feel valued and included.
Support Network
Identifying and strengthening the personal, academic, and professional relationships that provide encouragement and accountability.
Competing Responsibilities
Balancing the demands of coursework, employment, family, and personal life to create sustainable success.
Motivation and Achievement
Maintaining momentum, celebrating progress, and aligning your daily efforts with your long-term goals.

our training

UMaineOnline Advisors have completed an International Coaching Federation (ICF)-accredited Academic Life Coach training through Coach Training EDU. Coach Training EDU is an International Coaching Federation (ICF)-accredited organization offering training in academic, wellness, and executive coaching.

ICF-accreditation means our curriculum, faculty, and training practices have been rigorously evaluated and meet established global standards of coaching excellence.

When you work with Academic Success Coaches at the University of Maine, you can be confident the coaching relationship will be grounded in evidence-based practices, reflective listening, and goal-oriented support designed to foster real, lasting growth.