Peer Mentor Qualifications:

• Full-time Junior or Senior within the College of Education

• Minimum grade point average of 3.0

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of the major and college

• Exhibit maturity, reliability and responsibility.

Potential Benefits to Becoming a Peer Mentor:

• Paid on-campus position (can earn up to $500/semester)

• Learn valuable leadership and communication skills

• Gain practical work experience that will enhance your résumé

• Work closely with academic advisors and sophomores in your same major area

Before applying to become a peer mentor please consider the following:

• Are you interested in helping other students?

• Can you make the commitment to attend numerous events and training workshops each semester?  (Are you very involved on campus already?)

• Are you a role model for your peers?

• Can you work with staff and other peer mentors in a productive way?

• Are you willing to set aside time to communicate regularly with and help mentees when they need it?

Application

If you are interested in applying to become a Peer Mentor, please click here for the on-line application.