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Student Success Coaching

A student studies at a table in the King Family Commons. Photo by James Anger on November 8, 2023.

Your goals. Your plan.
Your success.

Student Success Coaching is designed to provide personalized, one-on-one support to exclusively help current TCU undergraduate students overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve their goals. Coaching comes from highly trained Peer Success Coach using a solution-focused approach.

Your coach can help you: 
· Improve time management and organization 
· Strengthen study habits and academic skills 
· Set realistic goals and create an action plan 
· Connect with campus resources and support services 
· Build confidence and stay motivated 

Together, you’ll create a personalized plan to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.

Student Success Coaching is a personalized, one-on-one experience designed to help you achieve your academic and personal goals. From your first appointment to your final session, your coach will work with you to create a plan, connect you with resources and support your success.

  1. Sign Up – If you’re a current TCU undergraduate, choose a date and time that works for you. We’ll match you with a Peer Success Coach.
  2. Meet Your Coach – Come to the Student Success Center for your first session. You’ll talk about your experiences, values, goals, progress, strengths, support system, wellness, and more, both in and out of the classroom.
  3. Create Your Plan – Collaborate with your coach to build a personalized Individual Action Plan.
  4. Decide on Next Steps – Your coach may recommend follow-up sessions. You choose what’s right for you.
  5. Share Your Feedback – Complete a short Post-Session Survey to help us improve.
  6. Stay Connected – Your coach will follow up by email and invite you to complete a Post-Coaching Survey so the Student Success Team can measure our impact and keep making the program even better.

Applications are currently closed. Check this page for future application dates and hiring information. 

Interested in helping fellow Horned Frogs succeed? Peer Success Coaches provide one-on-one support to students while gaining valuable leadership, communication and professional skills. Serving as a Peer Success Coach provides meaningful leadership experience while strengthening skills in communication, teamwork, professionalism, time management and mentoring. These experiences prepare you for future leadership roles, internships and careers. 

As a Peer Success Coach, you will: 

  • Support fellow TCU students through one-on-one coaching 
  • Build leadership, communication and problem-solving skills 
  • Receive CRLA International Peer Educator Training certification 
  • Earn $15 per hour, typically working 3–5 hours per week 

To apply, you must: 

  • Be a current TCU undergraduate student 
  • Have completed at least two semesters at TCU 
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 
  • Complete the required 11-hour CRLA training 
  • Submit a recommendation from a TCU faculty or staff member 

Questions? Email studentsuccess@tcu.edu for more information.

Logo for CRLA certification: International Peer Educator Training Program Certification featuring a leaf graphic.

TCU Student Success Coaching is proud to be certified by The College Reading and Learning Association
through the International Peer Educator Training Program.