Peer Success Coaching

Peer Success Coaches are upper-year students who guide new students through their transition to university life and help all students identify, develop, and implement effective learning and organizational strategies that support their academic goals. 

Want to speak to your Peer Coach? Individual appointments can be made through our online booking system. If you don't know who your coach is, email us at peercoaching@smu.ca and we will figure it out for you!

Drop-in hours are Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Feel free to come by the Student Success Centre!

Why should I meet with a Peer Success Coach?

  • Advice on study habits such as scheduling and balance  
  • Getting involved on campus with clubs, societies, work and leadership opportunities 
  • Set goals for term success 
  • Help accessing campus resources for personal and academic support 
  • Guidance for students new to university life 
  • And much more! 

How do I connect with a Peer Success Coach?

We have made reaching out to a Peer Success Coach as easy as possible. Every first-year student is automatically matched with a Peer Success Coach from the time they register for their first course - so check your email! If you don't know who your coach is, email us at peercoaching@smu.ca and we will figure it out for you! 

Upper year students just need to send an email to peercoaching@smu.ca 

 

Book a one-on-one appointment that fits your schedule! Individual appointments can be made through our online booking system.  

 

Drop in! The Peer Success Coaches can be found on the third floor of the Student Center (SC 301) 

General Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 

Peer Success Coaching Drop-in Hours: 

Tuesdays    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM