Academic Coaching

College comes with new challenges, expectations, and responsibilities.

Whether you are adjusting to college life, improving your study habits, balancing competing priorities, or figuring out your next steps, Academic Coaching can help you build the skills and confidence to succeed at TWU.

The Pioneer Center for Student Excellence (PCSE) offers free Academic Coaching to help students become more confident, independent, and self-directed learners. Our professional and peer academic coaches partner with you to think through challenges, identify strategies that fit your goals, and create a plan you are ready to put into action. Through coaching, you will build the confidence and skills to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and develop strategies you can use throughout college and beyond.

What can Academic Coaching help with?

Students meet with Academic Coaches for many different reasons. Coaching can help you:

• Adjust to College or Graduate School
  Learn how to navigate new expectations, build routines, and develop strategies for succeeding at TWU.
• Develop Effective Learning Strategies
  Strengthen your approach to studying, note-taking, test preparation, and time management.
• Stay Organized and Manage Priorities
  Create systems to keep up with assignments, deadlines, and the many responsibilities competing for your time.
• Advocate for Yourself
  Build confidence communicating with instructors, asking for help, and connecting with campus resources.
• Find Balance
  Develop realistic strategies for managing academics alongside work, family, relationships, and other commitments.

Not sure if Academic Coaching is right for you? Schedule a session and talk with a coach about what you're working through.

Our coaches

Professional Coaches

Professional Coaches are PCSE staff members who provide one-on-one coaching and drop-in support for students seeking more individualized guidance. They are a great fit for students seeking more individualized support, navigating major transitions, or working through challenges that may require additional reflection and planning. Professional Coaches can help you explore challenges, identify strategies, and connect with additional campus resources when needed.

Peer Academic Coaches

Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) are fellow TWU students trained to support peers through common college experiences and challenges. Because they have recently navigated many of the same experiences, PACs offer a relatable perspective while helping you develop study strategies, improve productivity, set goals, build academic habits, find campus resources, and adjust to college life. Peer Coaches offer one-on-one appointments and drop-in office hours.

Schedule a session

1. Choose a coach. Both Professional Coaches and Peer Academic Coaches are trained to support your success. The best fit depends on what you would like to work on.
2. Click on the time slot that works best for you. We offer 45–60-minute sessions virtually and in-person.
3. Complete the booking form. Fill out the short form that pops up. Once you’ve booked, you'll get a confirmation email and a reminder the day before your appointment.

Note: all Dallas coaching will be held virtually.

Schedule an in-person or virtual Denton session

Schedule an in-person or virtual Houston session

Attend an Academic Excellence Workshop

Build the skills you need to succeed by attending one of our upcoming Academic Excellence Workshops. Explore topics such as time management, effective study strategies, note-taking, habit-building, and more with Christine Torres, Director of Academic Success Initiatives (Houston).

Can’t attend live?

Watch recordings of past workshops anytime on our YouTube Channel.

Need more information?

If you have questions about Academic Coaching before scheduling, please contact:

• Christine Torres (Director, Academic Success Initiatives – Houston) | ctorres35@twu.edu
• Dr. Elia Tamplin (Director, Academic Success Initiatives – Denton) | etamplin@twu.edu

For questions about Life Skills Coaching, please contact Destiney Tolbert (Director, Academic Success Initiatives – Dallas) at dtolbert2@twu.edu.

Page last updated 4:57 PM, July 29, 2026