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Student Success Coaching

Your Path to Success Starts Here!

At Fairmont State, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed. Whether you need help managing your time, staying motivated, or setting academic and personal goals, our Success Coaching program is here to support you. Our coaches provide personalized, one-on-one guidance to help you develop the skills and strategies needed to thrive in college and beyond.

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Success coaching is a free, student-centered service designed to help you overcome challenges, build strong habits, and make the most of your college experience. Unlike tutoring or academic advising, success coaching focuses on holistic student success—helping you develop skills in time management, goal setting, and motivation while connecting you to campus resources that can support your journey.

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Our success coaches work with students on a variety of topics, including:

  • Time Management & Study Strategies – Learn how to stay organized and study effectively.
  • Goal Setting & Accountability – Set academic, personal, and career goals with support to achieve them.
  • Overcoming Procrastination & Staying Motivated – Build productive habits and stay on track.
  • Managing Stress & Maintaining Balance – Find ways to balance coursework, life, and wellness.
  • Navigating Campus Resources – Get connected to tutoring, advising, career services, and more.
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We are very dedicated to our students. We want each student to have a fulfilling and positive experience while on their journey at Fairmont State. Hosting programs and activities for all of our students is one way that we seek to both enrich a student's life as well as provide a safe and nurturing environment for all of our students to grow their wings and SOAR!

How Success Coaching Works

Success coaching is a student-centered, proactive approach to academic and personal development. Coaches work alongside students to help them set goals, overcome obstacles, and maximize their potential in college and beyond.

Student Introduction

  • Trigger: Referral from faculty/staff, self-request, or identified need.
  • Method: Email, in-person, or online sign-up.

Initial Meeting

  • Assessment: Discuss academic, personal, & career goals
  • Action Plan: Develop a personalized success plan.

Ongoing Support

  • Regular Check-ins:  Weekly or bi-weekly meetings.
  • Resources & Referrals: Academic tutoring, Advising mental health support, career services, Financial Aid

Accountability & Progress Monitoring

  • Milestone Tracking: Goal progress & adjustments
  • Skill Building: Study habits, time management, resilience strategies

Empowerment & Independence

  • Final Review: Reflect on achievement & growth.
  • Next Steps: Continued self-sufficiency & connection to university resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

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