The Office of Active Learning offers free Peer Academic Coaching for all currently enrolled UGA undergraduate students. Peer Academic Coaches work one-on-one with students to strengthen the academic skills that support success across all courses. Whether you want to improve your time management, organization, study strategies, note-taking, goal setting, motivation, or overall academic confidence, a Peer Academic Coach can help you develop personalized strategies and build effective habits. Coaching is free and available through one-on-one appointments offered both in person and online via Zoom.
To get started, download Penji, available on iOS and Android, and sign in using your MyID and password.
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Engage with a Peer Academic Coach
Primary Goals of Peer Academic Coaching
- Improve student success by helping students develop effective academic success skills, learning strategies, and self-regulated learning behaviors.
- Promote the adoption of evidence-based learning strategies, active learning practices, and personal accountability among students across campus.
- Build confidence, communication skills, and leadership capacity in students serving as Peer Academic Coaches through meaningful helping relationships and peer support experiences.
- Deepen Peer Academic Coaches’ understanding of student learning, motivation, and academic success through experiential learning and reflective practice.
What to expect
During a Peer Academic Coaching appointment, you will meet one-on-one with a Peer Academic Coach to discuss your goals, identify challenges, and develop practical strategies for success. Together, you will create an action plan tailored to your needs and connect with additional campus resources when appropriate. Every appointment is personalized because every student’s academic journey is different.
Students on academic warning
Students on Academic Warning are required to meet with a Professional Academic Coach rather than a Peer Academic Coach. The Office of Active Learning will notify these students through UGA email. Students on Academic Warning should book this appointment in the first six weeks of the semester to have the greatest impact on their academic performance. These appointments are scheduled through SAGE rather than Penji. Peer Academic Coaching appointments will not satisfy the Connect & Complete coaching requirement for students on Academic Warning. If you are unsure of your academic standing, visit the Connect & Complete Academic Standing page to learn how to view your status in Athena.
Be aware that all peer education services operate within Academic Honesty guidelines. For clarification regarding authorized assistance, contact the course instructor.
For more information about the program email [email protected] for a faster response time or call 706.542.0163.
