Peer Coaching through the EXCEL Program offers personalized academic support designed to help students thrive in rigorous, university‑level STEM coursework. An EXCEL Peer Coach engages students in meaningful conversations focused on habits and skills that contribute directly to academic success, including time management, organizational strategies, priority management, and goal setting. Through one‑on‑one academic meetings, peer coaches partner with students to strengthen effective study strategies, navigate the transition to college learning, and connect with appropriate campus resources that support their goals.
Each Peer Coach works with a designated roster of students, providing consistent outreach and targeted support throughout the semester. In addition to individual meetings, peer coaches conduct math performance outreach to proactively support students in key gateway courses for their major. By combining individualized guidance with timely academic check‑ins, EXCEL Peer Coaching helps students build confidence, develop essential academic skills, and stay on track toward success in STEM majors.