Coaching Programs

Empowering First-Generation Students to Thrive at OU

Eligible first semester, first generation students are invited to participate in Connect+, a semester-long coaching program designed to support first-generation students as they navigate their college journey. 

Students in Connect+ meet with their assigned success coach 3 or more times in their first semester. Success coaches partner with the student to provide holistic, individualized support including: 

• Navigating the transition from high school to college.
• Building college skills such as time management, study strategies, and goal setting.
• Connecting with relevant OU  resources to help them succeed. 
• Working toward their individual goals.  

Curious if you qualify? Have questions? Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 248-370-4215. 

Already a part of Connect+? Reach out to your coach or email us at [email protected]

GrizzFIRE stands for Facilitated Intervention for Resilience in Education. 

Eligible first-year students who have faced academic challenges are invited to participate in GrizzFIRE, a semester-long academic coaching program that provides intensive, ongoing support during a student’s active semester. 

Students in GrizzFIRE meet with their assigned success coach 3 or more times in their first semester. Success coaches partner with the student to provide holistic, individualized support including: 

• Making a study schedule that works for them.
• Connecting with relevant OU  resources to help them succeed. 
• Practicing study strategies that match how they learn best.
• Developing a clear idea of their motivation and purpose for being in college.
• Working toward their individual goals.  

The program is offered in the winter semester, and priority is given to first-year students on academic warning. There is no financial cost to the student. 

Curious if you can join? Have questions? Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 248-370-4215. 

Already a part of GrizzFIRE? Reach out to your coach or email us at [email protected].

Any OU student on Academic Warning (formerly Academic Probation) or who has faced academic challenges is invited to participate in Back on Track Coaching, a semester-long coaching program designed to support students’ journey back to Academic Good Standing. 

Students working to get “back on track” meet with an ASC coach 3 or more times during their active semester. Success coaches partner with the student to provide holistic, individualized support including: 

• Making a study schedule that works for them.
• Connecting with relevant OU  resources to help them succeed. 
• Practicing study strategies that match how they learn best.
• Developing a clear idea of their motivation and purpose for being in college.
• Working toward their individual goals.   

Considering joining Back on Track? Complete this questionnaire and someone from the ASC will get in touch. You can also send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 248-370-4215. There is no financial cost to the student to participate in Back on Track. 

Want to dive right in and meet with a coach? Schedule your first coaching appointment today and mention “Back on Track” in the appointment comments.