What is a Peer Mentor?

A peer mentor is a successful student (2.75 GPA or better) who knows how to navigate the APSU campus and system; is familiar with things like Blackboard, AP Web, AP Mail, etc. and enjoys working with new students. Each APSU 1000 section is assigned a peer mentor to connect with the students, provide guidance and direction from a student’s perspective and assist with other functions of the class.

Why be a Peer Mentor?

Being a peer mentor provides current students with the opportunity to improve their leadership skills, share their experiences and expertise with new students, gain valuable experiences themselves and make connections. Along with the intangible benefits of being a peer mentor, there is also a scholarship, so students can earn some extra money along the way.

How do you become a Peer Mentor?

Applications are updated and available each spring (2006-2007 applications are still on the website if you want to see what the application looks like along with the job description: note, some items may change for 2007-2008). Any student interested in being a peer mentor can print off the application for the next year and return it to the Office of New Student Programs (UC 112). Two faculty references are required along with the application.

What happens once you become a Peer Mentor?

There is a meeting and brief training in the spring for the fall, then we hold a training for everyone in the fall, prior to Orientation. Mentors are expected to be present for all of Freshmen Orientation. You will be assigned a specific APSU 1000 class (unless you were requested by an APSU 1000 instructor) and you will attend the class and assist the instructor.