Academic coaching is designed to help students create new positive learning habits which helps them achieve their academic goals. A peer Academic Coach works with students in recurring meetings to help them improve their time management, study strategies, reading and note-taking skills, and other skills that lead directly to academic success and deeper learning. In addition, students who connect with an Academic Coach tend to feel part of a community on campus, they get to know the additional supports on campus, and they are connected with a peer who is deeply invested in their academic progress and success.