Academic Coaching

Coaching Commons is a dedicated space within the Academic Advising, Coaching, and Transfer Department. Professional coaches promote the academic, career, and co-curricular success of students at MassBay through individualized coaching focused on college transition, academic skills, and building a sense of belonging.

Students can access the following services in Coaching Commons:

• One-on-one coaching that focuses on individual goals
• Support with college transition and acclimation
• Help managing non-academic challenges
• Guidance setting and achieving goals
• Navigating campus resources
• Class preparation assistance
• Strengths identification & professional growth
   

Coaching Commons Programs

• MetroWest College Planning Collaborative
• Students of Color Academic Coaching
• Academic Success Coaching

To inquire about a coach, please contact us at coaching@massbay.edu

For Faculty and Staff wishing to make a referral:

Please complete the below referral form or email coaching@massbay.edu
 

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Why refer a student for coaching services?

Faculty & staff members can refer students to coaching services for a number of reasons, including (but not limited to) concerns about:

• Transition into college or preparedness for college
• Acclimation into academic and/or cultural environment
• Academic skill gaps
• Sudden absenteeism
• Navigating college resources
• Failure of multiple exams/quizzes
• Time management and organizational development
• Managing online course expectations