TRIO TPSSS Mentorship

Peer Mentors are responsible for providing personal and practical support services to assigned first-year and upper-class students who are TRIO TPSSS participants. The Peer Mentoring Program is a yearlong program that pairs TRIO participants with a student staff member who exemplifies leadership and offers guidance as a peer. The Peer Mentor plays a significant role in academic planning, transitioning to campus life, and accessing appropriate campus resources. A Peer Mentor also serves as a student advocate; a significant contact person who contributes to a caring and supportive campus climate. 

Benefits of Mentorship

• Assistance with campus resources (e.g., they know where tutoring is available, etc.)
• Advising help (scheduling classes)
• Academic planning
• Goal Setting
• Navigating Blackboard
• Study Groups

• Faculty Interaction
• Social and educational programming
• Getting acclimated with classes and the city
• Someone to listen when you need an ear
• Is an upper-class student who has experienced what you are, or might in the future, and can give you perspective

How to Become a Peer Mentor

Requirements:

• Must be at least Junior Standing (55 cr)
• Have been a participant in TRIO a year or longer
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher

Apply Today: New dates for 2024 not available at this time

Priority Deadline:
Virtual Interviews: 
Job offers: 
Mandatory Peer Mentor Training: