Academic Success Coaching
Academic Success Coaching offers personalized one-on-one appointments and engaging workshops designed to help you build effective academic habits, confidently navigate online systems, and empower you to achieve your full potential at NHCC. Schedule your appointment early to start the semester strong and stay on track toward your goals.
What Is Academic Success Coaching?
Academic Success Coaching helps NHCC students grow essential academic and life skills through one-on-one sessions and interactive workshops. Whether you're learning to manage your time, stay motivated, or navigate D2L, coaching is here to support your academic journey; we are here to help!
Common topics include:
- Time management
- Study and test-taking strategies
- Academic confidence and motivation
- D2l and eservices navigation.
- Navigating online courses
- Navigating in-person courses
- Digital literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point)
- Communicating in college (outlook, emailing faculty, utilizing office hours, etc.)
- Locating campus resources
Connect with Academic Success Coaching
If you’re ready to stay organized, meet your goals, and make the most of your college experience—Academic Success Coaching can help.
Appointments
Schedule a 1-hour appointment in-person or via Zoom on Navigate, by phone at 763-424-0927, by stopping by the front desk, or by email at tutoring@nhcc.edu.
Drop-ins
Drop-ins are available during normal hours on a first-come, first-served basis. A drop-in session functions as a normal appointment, except that scheduled appointments take priority, so students may have to wait.
Appointments
Schedule a 1-on-1 session through Navigate or contact the front desk:
Phone: 763-424-0927
Email: tutoring@nhcc.edu
Workshop Series
Academic Success Workshops provide hands-on strategies to help you succeed.
Spring 2026 sessions will be announced soon.
Examples of past sessions:
Stress & Anxiety Management Workshop
- What is stress and anxiety?
- Common sources and symptoms
- How to identify personal stressors
- Difference between stress and anxiety
Study and Test Taking Strategies Workshop
- Importance of study skills
- Understanding your learning style
- Effective study techniques
Time Management Workshop
- What is time management?
- The benefits of effective time management
- The cost of poor time management
- Obstacle of time management
- Tools and strategies to manage time effectively
Student Quotes
- "Time Management matrix as well as a realistic daily schedule was very helpful."
- "Time management tips to be successful in daily tasks and balancing."
- "I found the test taking strategies the most helpful."
- "The effectives study techniques were very helpful."
- "The effectives stress and anxiety management strategies were the most helpful."
Academic Success Coaching FAQs
All currently enrolled NHCC students are welcome to meet with the Academic Success Coach for free.
- Who is Academic Coaching For?
- Any current NHCC student can use Academic Coaching
- Any NHCC student who would like to improve study skills, time management or needs academic support.
- Time management
- Study skills
- Test preparation
- Academic confidence
- D2L and eservices Navigation,
- Goal setting and staying motivated
- Note taking strategies and more!
- Course planning or course selection, transcript or transfer credit assistance
- Creating a plan of all the courses you need to complete your degree or major
- Any non-academic support coaching or mentoring that is not focused on subject content or skills.
For assistance with course planning or course selection and transfer questions, please see the Advising Center at NHCC and for Basic Needs Support and Mental Health Counseling, please contact the CARE Center at NHCC.
There are several ways to make an appointment:
- Schedule on your own through NHCC Navigate
- Schedule with your tutor after your session
- Call the Tutoring Front Desk at 763-424-0927
- Come to the Tutoring Front Desk in-person
Yes! You can schedule multiple sessions throughout the semester as needed.
Tutoring services are FREE and are available to all current enrolled NHCC students. Depending on what subject you need tutoring in, the way that area works may be different. Visit the Tutoring page for more information.
Why Meet with an Academic Success Coach?
Academic Coaching offers personalized support to help you succeed both in and out of the classroom. Whether you’re trying to stay organized, improve your study habits, or build your confidence, coaching can make a difference.
Benefits of Academic Success Coaching:
- Build stronger time management, organization, and study skills
- Improve academic performance and confidence
- Stay motivated and focused throughout the semester
- Learn how to navigate digital tools like D2L and eservices
- Connect with additional campus resources and support
- Support equitable outcomes for all students, especially those who are first-generation, returning to college, or facing academic challenges
You don’t have to wait until you’re struggling, Academic Coaching is here to help you succeed at every stage.
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Location & Contact
Location
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Rooms 168-169
Phone
763-424-0927
Email
tutoring@nhcc.edu
Tutoring Hours
Check winter break hours Dec. 22 - Jan. 10
Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (virtual only)
Closed Saturday/Sunday