Academic Coaches work with students both one-on-one and in groups to help them reach their academic goals.

When working one-on-one with students, Academic coaches help students to identify their strengths, challenges, and goals, and to construct a personalized plan for success. While each academic coaching session is driven by the student’s particular goals and situation, topics discussed may include time management, organization, motivation, prioritization, test taking skills, study skills, and learning & memorization strategies.

Academic Coaches also lead Accountability Groups: small groups of students that meet for 90 minute sessions on an as-needed basis. Students share their individual goals for the session with the Coach at the beginning, and then they work independently. At the conclusion of the session, the student then shares what they accomplished with their Coach. This supportive accountability session helps students to improve their ability to stay focused, keep up with schoolwork, and gain a good sense of the length of time required to complete academic tasks.

Scheduling is easy!

For Academic Coaching:

Log in to Marymount’s Single Sign-On Portal at sso.marymount.edu.
Click on “Starfish.”
Your Starfish homepage will display your Success Network, including the current Academic Coaches. Click on any Academic Coach, and then click “Schedule.”
- To schedule an individual session, select the topic on which you’d like to focus.

For Accountability Groups:

Drop-in at any of the following times to Rowley 1008:
- Spring 2026 Accountability Groups
  - Mondays from 1:00-2:30 PM
  - Wednesdays from 2:00-3:30 PM
  - Thursdays from 2:00-3:30 PM

If you have any questions, contact the Hub and we would be happy to help (Rowley Hall 1005, , 703-284-1538).