Join the Team!
Want to become a Peer Mentor?
Make a difference in the lives of new students and build your resume!
What It Means to Be a Mentor
Peer mentors are trained, upper-class students who serve as personal guides and role models for incoming first-year students. Your experience encompasses:
- Attending and assisting with the First-Year Experience course
- Meeting 1-on-1 with a caseload of first-year students throughout the semester
- Helping first-year students adjust to college life
- Encouraging getting involved on campus & connecting students to campus resources
- Modeling positive and successful academic behaviors
- Building lifelong relationships
- Providing accountability and encouragement for new students
Eligibility Requirements
Peer mentors understand what it’s like to struggle and succeed in the first year of college. Requirements include:
- Sophomore standing or 24 credits completed at WCSU
- 2.9 GPA or higher
- A faculty or staff recommendation
- Positive outlook towards academics & university life
- Active involvement in the WCSU community
- Desire to help others succeed
Time Expectations
Peer mentors can expect 4-8 hours of weekly duties including attending one of the sections of the FYE course, individual student meetings, student outreach, planning and attending events for first-year students, staff meetings and check-ins with the program staff. Peer mentors complete 10-hours of training prior to the beginning of the semester.
Benefits
Mentors are eligible to become Certified Peer Educators through CRLA, the College Reading & Learning Association. This is a great opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, enhance your résumé, and connect with the WCSU community.
Apply
Thank you for your interest! We are no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester but encourage you to check back for future updates.
For more information, please contact Lauren Arvisais at arvisaisl@wcsu.edu.