Peer Success Coaching
College can be overwhelming at times but with the help of success coaches, students studying 100% online receive the support and guidance to navigate the journey. Through personalized one-on-one sessions, success coaches keep learners on track to reaching their goals.
Peer success coaches are here to guide you
Peer success coaches are enthusiastic, caring, and open-minded individuals ready to offer support throughout the college journey.
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Aside from dedicated enrollment coaches and advisors, fully-online students receive one-on-one success coaching providing:
Note: Any academic advising regarding course selection or graduation requirements should be directed to an official academic advisor. |
Navigate college with confidence
Peer success coaches tailor personalized action plans to help each student stay on track, addressing their unique goals and challenges.
Schedule and attend an advising appointment |
Stay on track with encouragement and motivation |
Get support in setting and achieving your goals.
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Find balance with work, life and school |
Master test prep and time management skills. |
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Did you know?In Spring 2024, online students with success coaching were more likely to continue to the next semester than those without it. This personalized support not only helped them stay on track but also boosted their confidence and motivation, proving that coaching can make a significant difference in a student's academic journey. |
"My success coach always has a friendly and helpful attitude. Most of all, she’s invested on how I am doing, both academically and in my personal life. I enjoy my conversations with her.”- Alamo Colleges fully online student participant |
Meet the dedicated coaching team
Dedicated peer success coaches are here to guide students toward achieving their college goals.
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Aaliyah Estrada |
Ariel Moore |
Joshua Kidd |
Joshua Mata |
Work Number: (210) 485-0110
Please note that peer success coaches are external service providers and are not Alamo Colleges faculty or staff. They are here to help you with academic success strategies and personal development but do not provide official academic advising.
Connecting with a peer success coach
During the semester, coaches will conduct weekly outreach with each participant to review different goals and ensure learners are on track for semester success. Expect personalized support via:
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Emails |
Phone calls |
Text messages |
Peer Success Coaches provide support in academic success strategies, goal setting, and personal development but do not offer formal academic advising or counseling.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can email your success coach and let them know you do not plan to participate.
If you completed all success strategies within the semester of your participation, watch the video below to see how you can obtain your digital badge.
Success strategies include:
- MyMission Statement
- Online Orientation (OLRN)
- Registration for the next semester
- Advising appointment within the active semester
- Success Coach Survey
- Student Success Plan
Each student is assigned an academic advisor. You can locate your advisor in ACES.
You can make an appointment in ACES. Follow the steps under Make an appointment.
Grades are due the Monday that follows the last day of the semester. You can view grades in ACES in Web Services under Student Tab.
Click on Student Records and select Final Grades. Be sure to select the correct term.
Be sure to meet with your academic advisor and discuss Transfer Articulation Agreements (TAGs).
These are designed course pathways that the university has deemed transferable. The goal is to ensure you take the correct courses that will transfer.
Each college has a graduation deadline. You must meet with an academic advisor to apply for graduation. Upon applying, students can choose to participate in commencement ceremonies.
About AlamoONLINE
What "fully online" means for youYou can earn your college degree or credential online with a learning style that fits you best. Our five Alamo Colleges offer online courses in two learning modes: Asynchronous online learning Synchronous online learning No matter which mode you select, our Alamo Colleges are here to ensure you meet your goals. |
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