A&S Academic Coaching Workshops
Why a workshop?
Workshops are an opportunity for students to gain a high-level overview of key skills that contribute to academic success throughout their college career. Students can learn about the foundations of each skill in an interactive group format and are invited to attend individual coaching for more personalized help.
How are workshops formatted?
Workshops are available in person or online.
Each is 50 minutes.
Workshops are designed to be applicable for students across all majors and are not subject-specific.
Workshops can be tailored to groups of all sizes with advance notice.
Current Academic Coaching Workshops
Introduction to A&S Academic Coaching
Curious how coaching can support students? In this 15-minute overview, students learn what academic coaching is, how it helps, and how to connect with us. We’ll share details on our full program, online resources, and answer any questions about individual sessions or group workshops.
Study Skills for Finals
Preparing for finals can feel overwhelming and stressful. In this workshop, students will create a study plan for finals and learn research-backed methods for the most efficient and effective studying strategies for retention. They’ll also outline a process for incorporating focused study sessions over time. This workshop emphasizes caring for the brain and well-being during the extra pressure of finals season.
Time Awareness and Management
Time is a valuable and limited resource that can be difficult to manage. In this workshop, students will explore methods for being more mindful of how they use their time and strategies for addressing common pitfalls like time blindness and overscheduling. Participants will assess their current habits, allocate their time according to values and priorities, and adapt strategies to maximize wellbeing and productivity.
Study Skills and Strategies
In this workshop, students will learn evidence-based strategies to improve retention and applied learning. Participants gain a stronger foundation for how to work smarter, not just harder, as they examine the effectiveness of their current study methods and make changes to improve their study habits over time. This workshop is a great introduction to study skills that every college student needs for success.
Post-Exam Reflection
Getting exam results can create feelings of stress or anxiety. In this workshop, students will develop meta-cognitive skills to reflect on how they prep for tests and how to improve their test-taking skills. Participants will explore the science behind reviewing previous exams, develop a system to conduct their own post-exam review, and consider how they can apply proven study strategies to boost confidence before an exam.
Values and Goal-Setting
With so many opportunities and competing priorities at CU, it can be hard for students to decide what matters most. This workshop helps students identify their personal values and develop strategies for setting meaningful goals. Participants will create a personalized action plan based on their goals. This workshop is especially helpful for students seeking clarity as they evaluate options and make decisions about the future.
Every skill-building workshop will include a brief introduction to academic coaching and invitation for undergraduate students to sign up if interested in individual sessions.
If you have a specific request regarding workshop format or content, please reach out to ASAcademicCoaching@colorado.edu with a description of your needs and how we might help.