Academic Coaching Program

Academic Coaching is required for Islanders who meet the following criteria: 

• Islanders who conditionally admitted to attend TAMU-CC. Islanders conditionally admitted to TAMU-CC are required to accept the terms of the conditional admittance and are required to sign a conditional admittance agreement with the Office of Admissions. Students are emailed this agreement with their initial acceptance email from the University.
• Undergraduate students whose cumulative A&M-Corpus Christi grade point average (GPA) falls below 2.0 and who are placed on Scholastic Probation and Scholastic Probation 2. This also includes students returning from Academic Suspension I, Academic Suspension II, or Academic Dismissal.
• Students granted reinstatement by the Scholastic Standing Appeals & Reinstatement Committee for Academic Suspension I, Academic Suspension II, or Academic Dismissal.

Two (2) tiers guide the Academic Coaching Program to encourage success strategies.

Tier 1 - Conditional Admit/Scholastic Probation 1

• Two (2) meetings during the semester with Academic Success Coach
• Two (2) meetings during the semester with Peer Coach

Tier 2 - Scholastic Probation 2/Returning from Academic Suspension or Academic Dismissal

• One (1) meeting per month with Academic Success Coach
• Two (2) meetings during the semester with Peer Coach

Academic Success Coaching Sessions are meetings with assigned professional staff. During the first meeting with an Academic Success Coach, students will discuss the factors that required them to be in the Academic Coaching Program and identify areas for a success plan. For the best results, it is recommended that you:

1. Prep before your session - Give some thought to what obstacles you might face, your primary concerns, and what you hope to accomplish during your coaching session.

2. Be an active participant - It may be helpful to bring your calendar and class materials, such as, notes or syllabi, to the session.

* You can expect various Academic Coaching meeting format options, including in-person, Zoom, and phone.

Peer Coaching Sessions are meetings with undergraduate students carefully selected and trained to work with students in the Academic Coaching Program. They provide educational assistance and resources so fellow students can better grasp, boost academic performance, and enhance their well-being.

Navigating Success Workshops help students learn more about effective study skills, time management, test preparation, and other academic-related topics. Workshops are held in person and virtually. 

On-Demand Success Videos assist students in a video tutorial format. These videos empower students to navigate campus policies, study strategies, and life skills at the students own pace.