Success Coaching

At Dallas College, you have someone in your corner — your success coach.

Need help navigating the world of college? Your success coach will inspire and motivate you to succeed in your academic journey.

From your first day to graduation or transfer, a success coach will be there for you every step of the way.

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Success coaches (advisors) will be available for walk-in and virtual drop-in meetings.

Schedule an appointment with your Success Coach in Navigate
Visit a Success Coaching Center
Use virtual success coaching (advising) services
Call 972-669-6400 or email SuccessCoach@dcccd.edu
Schedule an appointment with your Success Coach in Navigate

What Is a Success Coach?

In the old days, we called them advisors, and their primary function was focused on registration-related assistance. But they do so much more for you today.

Success coaches help you plan your education by:

Developing a comprehensive education plan customized to fit your needs
Assisting with registration-related questions and roadblocks
Selecting a program of study and degree that fit your career goals
Explaining assessment, study guides and scores
Understanding your GPA and how it affects your financial aid, transfer requirements and scholarship opportunities

Success coaches help you fit in the campus culture by:

Building effective relationships and networking opportunities
Using campus and community resources to fit your needs
Connecting you with academic and nonacademic support
Providing a safe and comfortable environment of support and connecting you with a student care coordinator who can assist you with your basic needs and share many helpful resources through our Student Care Network

Success coaches will help you grow as a student by:

Identifying strengths and challenges and creating a personal action plan to successfully accomplish your goals
Building your confidence and helping you stay focused on completing your goals
Managing your educational, work and other responsibilities
Holding you accountable to your goals by analyzing course progression data related to your success
And more!

Student success is not accidental

The success coaching model considers every aspect of being a student. We give you a streamlined, single point of contact so that we can help you with all of the barriers that we know students face. We designed programming, interventions and communications to address all of those needs upfront instead of waiting until you suffer an experience that you may not recover from.

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What's the Difference?

College Coach

Previously known as recruiters, college coaches connect with students before they apply and register at Dallas College, offering support and guidance on enrolling.

Success Coach

Formerly known as advisors, success coaches connect with students after they enroll at Dallas College, offering support and guidance from registration through graduation or transfer.

Every single student at Dallas College is assigned a personal success coach. Enroll and meet yours!

Send an email to SuccessCoach@dcccd.edu for more information.