Coaching Commons is a dedicated space within the Academic Advising, Coaching, and Transfer Department. Professional coaches promote the academic, career, and co-curricular success of students at MassBay through individualized coaching focused on college transition, academic skills, and building a sense of belonging.
Students can access the following services in Coaching Commons:
- One-on-one coaching that focuses on individual goals
- Support with college transition and acclimation
- Help managing non-academic challenges
- Guidance setting and achieving goals
- Navigating campus resources
- Class preparation assistance
- Strengths identification & professional growth
Coaching Commons Programs
- MetroWest College Planning Collaborative
- Students of Color Academic Coaching
- Academic Success Coaching
To inquire about a coach, please contact us at coaching@massbay.edu
For Faculty and Staff wishing to make a referral:
Please complete the below referral form or email coaching@massbay.edu
Why refer a student for coaching services?
Faculty & staff members can refer students to coaching services for a number of reasons, including (but not limited to) concerns about:
- Transition into college or preparedness for college
- Acclimation into academic and/or cultural environment
- Academic skill gaps
- Sudden absenteeism
- Navigating college resources
- Failure of multiple exams/quizzes
- Time management and organizational development
- Managing online course expectations