Coaching Programs

Empowering First-Generation Students to Thrive at OU

Eligible first semester, first generation students are invited to participate in Connect+, a semester-long coaching program designed to support first-generation students as they navigate their college journey. 

Students in Connect+ meet with their assigned success coach 3 or more times in their first semester. Success coaches partner with the student to provide holistic, individualized support including: 

• Navigating the transition from high school to college.
• Building college skills such as time management, study strategies, and goal setting.
• Connecting with relevant OU  resources to help them succeed. 
• Working toward their individual goals.  

Curious if you qualify? Have questions? Send us an email at firstgenconnect@oakland.edu or give us a call at 248-370-4215. 

Already a part of Connect+? Reach out to your coach or email us at firstgenconnect@oakland.edu

GrizzFIRE stands for Facilitated Intervention for Resilience in Education. 

Eligible first-year students who have faced academic challenges are invited to participate in GrizzFIRE, a semester-long academic coaching program that provides intensive, ongoing support during a student’s active semester. 

Students in GrizzFIRE meet with their assigned success coach 3 or more times in their first semester. Success coaches partner with the student to provide holistic, individualized support including: 

• Making a study schedule that works for them.
• Connecting with relevant OU  resources to help them succeed. 
• Practicing study strategies that match how they learn best.
• Developing a clear idea of their motivation and purpose for being in college.
• Working toward their individual goals.  

The program is offered in the winter semester, and priority is given to first-year students on academic warning. There is no financial cost to the student. 

Curious if you can join? Have questions? Send us an email at grizzfire@oakland.edu or give us a call at 248-370-4215. 

Already a part of GrizzFIRE? Reach out to your coach or email us at grizzfire@oakland.edu.

Any OU student on Academic Warning (formerly Academic Probation) or who has faced academic challenges is invited to participate in Back on Track Coaching, a semester-long coaching program designed to support students’ journey back to Academic Good Standing. 

Students working to get “back on track” meet with an ASC coach 3 or more times during their active semester. Success coaches partner with the student to provide holistic, individualized support including: 

• Making a study schedule that works for them.
• Connecting with relevant OU  resources to help them succeed. 
• Practicing study strategies that match how they learn best.
• Developing a clear idea of their motivation and purpose for being in college.
• Working toward their individual goals.   

Considering joining Back on Track? Complete this questionnaire and someone from the ASC will get in touch. You can also send us an email at asc@oakland.edu or give us a call at 248-370-4215. There is no financial cost to the student to participate in Back on Track. 

Want to dive right in and meet with a coach? Schedule your first coaching appointment today and mention “Back on Track” in the appointment comments.