Academic Coaching
Academic Coaching is a service available to all on-campus SIU students. Academic Coaching consists of weekly one-hour, individualized sessions in which the Academic Coach assists the student with a variety of academic skills and techniques:
- Review course subject matter and syllabi.
- Practice study skills, such as note-taking, vocabulary, problem-solving, organization, task management, and time management.
- Apply learning strategies and test-taking strategies to become active and independent learners.
- Create goals and study checklists to improve academic performance.
Academic coaching appointments will take place in Morris Library, room 710. If you would like to request a virtual appointment, please do so in the comment section of the request form or email tutoring@siu.edu after submitting your request online.
Drop-In Academic Coaching
Drop-in academic coaching is always available during Tutoring Center hours. This service can be used to answer questions about time management, test-taking strategies, and all other academic success questions. For more in-depth questions and tips, please request an academic for a weekly session.
Questions
What is Academic Coaching?
Academic Coaching assists the student with a variety of academic skills and techniques. Coaches provide students with academic support in areas that include but are not limited to organization, time management, test-taking strategies, and goal setting.
What are the benefits of Academic Coaching?
Academic Coaches work with students individually, assess their strengths and needs, identify additional academic and personal resources, and develop an individualized plan of action for academic success.
How much does Academic Coaching cost?
Academic Coaching is free to all undergraduate students who are currently registered at Southern Illinois University.