As a Peer Mentor, your main responsibility will be to provide guidance, friendship, and support for new students. Moreover, you will give personal attention, help, information, and encouragement, providing freshman with the essential tools and support needed to succeed in college.

Training
You are required to attend all training meetings throughout the academic year. The training promises to be informative, interesting, and hopefully, enjoyable. The training concentrates on personal communication skills and understanding the boundaries of your role as a peer mentor as well as convering some of the information you may need.

Qualifications
    * Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident
    * Must be at least in Sophomore or Junior standing by start of position
    * Must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0
    * Must have a willingness to share your personal UCM
       experiences with incoming students

Application
If you're interested becoming a peer mentor, please submit an application.  If you have questions, please contact James Barnes, Assistant Director, Student Advising and Learning Center.