Peer Mentors
- 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
D2L, AP Self Service, APMail, 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. 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 (Marks
242). 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.
