MAPS Transition Coaching is a peer-led program designed to help engineering students successfully transition into UNC Charlotte’s College of Engineering. Through structured weekly sessions, students build the academic skills, habits and confidence needed to thrive in a rigorous engineering environment.
Grounded in the MAPS Coaching Program Manual and Curriculum Guide, each session focuses on proven strategies for student success and professional development.
What you’ll gain through MAPS Transition Coaching:
MAPS is more than a support program, it’s a structured pathway to help you transition successfully, build community and grow into a confident engineering student at UNC Charlotte.
- Academic success skills such as workload management, study strategies and exam preparation.
- Professional development tools including teamwork, communication, ethics and leadership fundamentals.
- Connection to the College of Engineering community through peer coaches and fellow students.
- Awareness of campus resources and opportunities that support your academic and career goals.
- Confidence as an independent learner and problem solver prepared for engineering success.
Weekly sessions are facilitated by trained upper-class engineering students who guide discussions, share real experience and help you apply practical strategies to your own coursework and goals.