Academic Coaching
SLP Academic Coaching is a highly collaborative, individualized service designed to support you in developing the habits, skills, strategies, and mindsets that will serve you as a learner at Cal and beyond. You and your coach will work in partnership to develop clear, achievable action plans and reflect on your progress to reach your academic and personal goals.
The first step to engaging in SLP Academic Coaching is to attend a 50-minute Group Orientation to the service. During the Orientation, you'll learn more about the forma'ts purpose of process, as well as refine your goals for the academic coaching experience. After the Orientation, you will have the opportunity to decide whether academic coaching with an SLP Peer Academic Coach is what you would like to pursue at this time.
Please sign-up for an Academic Coaching Group Orientation by filling out this Google Form.
Our Areas Of Expertise
Academic Skills & Strategies
- Academic Goal Setting
- Exam Preparation & Test-Taking
- Reading & Notetaking
Academic Wellness
- Finding & Creating Community
- Managing Academic Stress & Anxiety
- Optimizing Your Mental & Physical Wellbeing
- Understanding the Building Blocks of Executive Functioning
Executive Functioning
- Locating Motivation
- Memory & Concentration Strategies
- Overcoming Procrastination
- Planning & Prioritization
- Time Management
Navigating the Research University
- Leveraging Office Hours
- Locating Academic Resources
- Understanding the Academic Rigor & Expectations of Cal
Seminars
Coming in Spring 2025!
Seminars offered by the Strategic Learning Program are intended to help students learn about the process of learning and understand how they learn best, given their own unique approach to learning. Although the specific focus may vary, seminars generally focus on study strategies, skills and practices, campus resources, and non-cognitive aspects of learning, such as the role of emotions, and how to cultivate resilience and a growth mindset. Students in seminars are also encouraged to sign up for sessions with a Strategic Learning Coach to receive guidance in putting into practice what they are learning in the seminar. Please check back here regularly for updates on current offerings.
Workshops & Group Services
Through Strategic Learning Program group services, students learn specific study strategies and practices they can implement to help them achieve academic success at Cal. Topics include, but are not limited to: time-management, effective reading and note-taking strategies, blue-printing and exam preparation. Please check back regularly for details on upcoming services or see our announcements page.
See our full service schedule here.
It's Your Time: Reconnect with Your Most Precious Resource
In this interactive 1-hour workshop, you’ll rediscover and reconnect with your most valuable resource: time. Whether you consider yourself a seasoned time manager or are exploring new techniques, we guarantee that you'll emerge with a transformed relationship to time, empowered with concrete tools to make the most of your schedule.
See the schedule and sign up at bit.ly/slp-tmw. New times will be added each week throughout the semester.
SLP Power Hours
Supercharge your studying through our new SLP Power Hours! These high-intensity working sessions will give you just the boost you need to stay focused and get stuff done. We guarantee you’ll come away with a sense of accomplishment and the momentum to take on any tasks!
For each 2-hour study block, you’ll be able to:
- Identify your intentions for the session and plan out achievable steps to accomplish your goals.
- Pair up with a peer to provide mutual support, encouragement, and accountability.
- Engage in wellness breaks to rest up and recharge before getting back into the groove.
- Celebrate your successes and make concrete plans for improvements to your next session.
See the schedule and RSVP at bit.ly/slp-ph.