College Coaching For Students Returning After a Difficult Semester

Support is Ideal For:

• Students who experienced academic, social, executive functioning, mental health or medical struggles in a previous semester

• Students who did not reach their full potential in a previous college semester 

• Students who struggled to connect with and/or understand the importance of learning supports provided by a campus Accessibility Office (to register and receive accommodations)

• Students looking for guidance and support in navigating learning and disability supports in higher education

• Students who lack confidence, resilience and a growth mindset as a result of their experience in a previous semester

• Students who struggle with their identify as a person with a disability as a result of their experience in a previous semester

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Strategies May Include:

• Reminding student to regularly check college email account

• Reminding student to regularly check college / university learning management system (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.)

• Time management utilizing student's cell phone, alarms, reminders, schedules, planners and software apps

• Create daily schedule for homework completion

• Create weekly and monthly schedules to support long-term planning and scheduling

• Identify and utilize tools to support organization of papers, binders & electronic files (Google Drive and desktop folders)

• Build and practice study skills and test preparation

• Decrease procrastination 

• Increase task initiation

• Connect with Accessibility Office to request accommodations

• Connect with campus academic supports such as writing center tutoring center, Academic Advisor, etc.

• Role playing conversations with professors and other campus staff

• Connect with campus mental health supports such as counseling center, Accessibility Office, etc.

• Create productivity habits that will lead to success whether learning on campus or virtually at home

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