Peer Academic Coaching | Student Success and Advising Office

Peer Academic Coaching

Meet your Peer Academic Coaches!

Cruz L.

Peer Academic Coach

Cruz is an OHSU nursing student on campus. He chose WOU because of its partnership with OHSU’s School of Nursing. Cruz’s favorite part about being a Peer Academic Coach is meeting students and making a difference in their academic success.

Gabriel C.

Peer Academic Coach

Gabriel is a third year at Western and is majoring in Exercise Science. He chose WOU because of the small campus. His favorite part about Peer Academic Coaching is getting to help students succeed during their time here at WOU.

Personalized Support by and for WOU Students

Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) are current WOU students who offer one-on-one support services, helping foster success in and out of the classroom.

PACs are available for support Weeks 1-10 of Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.

PACs will help you with:

  • Time management
  • Reading strategies
  • Effective note-taking
  • Study strategies
  • Exam-prep & test-taking
  • Navigating WOU portal & Canvas
  • Connection to campus involvement, WOU services & Programs

If you would like to request disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in a WOU activity or event, please complete the online request form at least three (3) business days in advance. If you have questions, contact Disability Access Services (DAS) at 503-838-8250 or das@wou.edu

Contact Us

Student Success and Advising

Phone: (503) 838-8428 | E-mail: advising@wou.edu | Location: Student Success and Advising Center