Graduate Student Coaching

“I wasn’t sure if graduate school was right for me; I was struggling in my classes and had been placed on academic probation. Through my coaching sessions, I was able to identify my short and long-term goals and get a clear picture of what I wanted my future look like, and what I needed to do to get there. My Coach helped me work on my study habits and showed me how to prioritize my study time. I was able to get off academic probation and I am now on track to graduate next semester."

-OU Graduate Student

"My academic coaching sessions far exceed my expectations. Typical advising focuses on rules and regulations, all the minute details of credits and requirements to accomplish a degree. It’s often presumed that the individual is singularly capable and full of drive to achieve all that needs done. In the academic coaching setting, our discussion is holistic. There’s honest reflection on hopes and fears, on the enjoyable moments and the dreads. I am able to speak openly about my insecurities and motivation. I often walk away with an action item to perform and I feel empowered and hopeful."

- OU Graduate Student

"While enrolled as a student at OU I felt glad to have a place to share thoughts and ideas and to know that the Academic Life Coach had the goal of my finishing my degree. Before that I had felt at times that I was the only one who was wanting to get to the finish line. "

-OU Graduate Student