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Academic Skills Coaching and Mentoring

Tailored Academic Coaching for Every Student

Take control of your academic journey with academic coaching and mentoring programs that offer guidance on setting goals, managing time, staying motivated, and developing stronger study habits. Peer or professional coaches get to know your unique needs, preferences, and learning styles and help you create personalized strategies to support your success.

Choose from flexible or more structured formats, with options to meet online, in person, one-on-one, or in groups. Services provided by the university are free of charge. Some programs are tailored to specific student groups, so check the details to see what’s available to you.

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  • The Learning Centers' Academic Coaching program offers a number of online learning modules on Canvas that can be completed asynchronously on your own time. You will also earn digital badges for completing each of the modules. We currently have online learning modules for the following topics:

    • How to succeed in online courses
    • Time management
    • Academic integrity
    • Study strategies
    • Metacognition
    • Mindset
    • Math without fear
    • Note taking

    For descriptions on each of the modules and instructions on how to enroll, please visit the Learning Centers' Online Modules page.

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    Category
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring, Online Tools & Technology Services
    Resource Type
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring: Academic Coaching, Online Tools & Technology Services: Learning Management Systems
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Learning Centers
    Delivery Format
    Online
  • The Learning Centers offer academic coaching through individual appointments, small group meetings, and workshops. Academic coaches help students develop the skills they need to succeed, like study strategies, time management, and problem-solving. Services are available in-person and online, free of charge to all RU students.

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    Category
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring
    Resource Type
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring: Academic Coaching, Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring: Peer Mentoring
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student, Doctoral Student
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    New Jersey Medical School
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Learning Centers
    Delivery Format
    In-Person, Online
  • The Aresty Research Center's mission is to facilitate faculty-led undergraduate research at Rutgers–New Brunswick. The center enables students to learn about the process of research by connecting them with faculty mentors and projects that aid in developing their ability to create research objectives. The center connects hundreds of undergraduates with hands-on research experiences and/or funding opportunities through our highly competitive and structured processes designed for our signature programs. Students of all grade levels are welcomed to excel and expand their undergraduate research experience through our center. Aresty also provides a platform for students to present their research findings to the university and the general public at our annual Research Symposium.

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    Category
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring, Leadership & Service Learning, Research Resources
    Resource Type
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring: Peer Mentoring, Research Resources: Undergraduate Research
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Aresty Research Center for Undergraduates
    Delivery Format
    In-Person, Online
  • Our trained team can assist eligible students and alumni through career advising sessions.

    Our career advisors are available to assist eligible Rutgers–New Brunswick students and alumni with a range of career-related issues on an individual basis, such as:

    • How Do I Even Get Started?
    • Develop a 4-year Career Action Plan
    • Assess Your Skills and Interests
    • Choose a Major and Explore Careers
    • Gain Experience through Internships, Co-ops, and More
    • Consider and Apply for Graduate School
    • Search for Jobs

    The number of appointments scheduled with an advisor will vary depending on the career issue(s) needing attention. Visit careers.rutgers.edu/handshake to schedule an appointment.

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    Category
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring, Career & Employment Resources, Internships & Field Experiences
    Resource Type
    Career & Employment Resources: Career Advising, Career & Employment Resources: Job Search Resources, Internships & Field Experiences: Internships
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student, Doctoral Student
    School
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Office of Career Exploration and Success
    Delivery Format
    In-Person, Online
  • Douglass Residential College is where academic excellence meets personal empowerment. As part of Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Douglass offers the best of both worlds: access to a top-tier research university and the support of a close-knit community.

    Home to 2,500 students from across Rutgers–New Brunswick, Douglass welcomes all undergraduate students, regardless of sex or gender identity. Students at Douglass pursue a wide range of majors and career paths, united by a shared commitment to purposeful learning and leadership.

    Douglass enhances your college experience by adding a feminist lens to your education—encouraging you to examine inequality, center women’s lived experiences, and grow as a confident, inclusive leader.

    The Douglass curriculum ensures that every student graduates with a strong résumé of academic, professional, and co-curricular achievements—preparing you to succeed in the job market, graduate school, and beyond.

    Enroll at Douglass

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    Category
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring, Community & Cultural Spaces, Internships & Field Experiences, Leadership & Service Learning
    Resource Type
    Affording College: Academic & Merit Scholarships, Affording College: Need-Based & Emergency Aid, First-Year Essentials: First-Year Academic Opportunities, Internships & Field Experiences: Internships, Student Groups & Communities: Living & Learning Communities
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
    School
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Douglass Residential College
    Delivery Format
    Online
  • Douglass Residential College provides DRC students with professional staff mentors. Mentors adopt a holistic approach, connecting students to relevant academic opportunities, resources for career development, and leadership possibilities. Students may wish to continue working with their assigned mentors throughout their years at Douglass, or find other mentors in areas closer to their majors.

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    Category
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring, Career & Employment Resources, Internships & Field Experiences, Leadership & Service Learning
    Resource Type
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring: Academic Coaching, Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring: Peer Mentoring, Health & Well-Being: Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Health
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    New Jersey Medical School
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Douglass Residential College
    Delivery Format
    In-Person, Online