What to Expect

Academic Coaching is an individualized resource that equips students with the resources and tools needed to navigate college classes. Our skilled coaches are ready to meet with students no matter where they are at in their journey.

You can meet with a coach virtually or in person. Schedule a coaching session today!

Your first meeting

During your first academic coaching meeting, you and your coach will work together to identify key areas that you would like to address for improvement! You might not know what you want help with and that’s okay. Your coach will help develop your goals alongside you.

You will leave the meeting with action items that will help you take the first steps on your road to success. Our coaches will also give you an opportunity to schedule a follow-up meeting. Each coaching session is about 30 minutes each.

What to bring

For your first meeting, you do not need to bring anything with you. However, some students find it useful to bring a notebook and pen to jot down ideas. You are also welcome to bring anything else you use to help you study or plan your time.

Determining how often to meet with a coach

After the first meeting, you and your coach will determine how frequently you should meet in order to reach your goals. Follow up meetings are designed to help keep you on track and discuss any challenges you are experiencing. Typically, students will meet with a coach about once a month.

How to cancel or reschedule a meeting

Changing a meeting date is easy in the Navigate Student app. Once you login, click on the tab “Appointments”. Click on the appointment you want to change or cancel. At the bottom of the appointment description, there is a button labeled “Cancel Appointment”. Once you’ve canceled, you can choose “Schedule Another Appointment” to choose a different time.

Academic Coaches and Academic Advisors role on campus

Academic Coaches meet with students to help answer questions and create an individualized strategy for success. The Coaches strive to be available when students need them and can help students work through events that may affect their academic experience at K-State.

Academic Advisors are assigned to students based upon their major. Academic Advisors meet with students at least once per semester to provide information on class selection, major requirements, and degree completion.