Peer Mentor Program

Information & Application for Academic Year

Students at Stevens with academic success have been specifically selected to apply to be a Peer Mentor!

Peer Mentors are upper-class students who assist new students in their academic transition into college, and the mentoring process provides first-year students with the information, support, and encouragement they need to be successful at Stevens. The goal of the Peer Mentor Program is to provide an opportunity for new first-year students to connect with mentors who are knowledgeable about Stevens.

Benefits of Being a Peer Mentor

• Assist new students in making a healthy transition to Stevens
• Develop improved communication and crisis intervention skills, and gain an increased awareness of diversity
• Gain experience for future student leadership and professional opportunities

Responsibilities of a Peer Mentor

• Mentor a small group of students (your "mentees") individually during the academic year, most or all of whom will have the same major as you
• Contact your mentees at the start of Fall semester and periodically throughout the semester/year, acting as a reliable resource and referral agent and providing relevant information
• Attend Peer Mentor Training and activities as scheduled
• Plan activities with mentees

Qualifications of a Peer Mentor

• Knowledgeable about the Stevens community
• Personable, flexible, and considerate of the needs of new students
• Have at least an 2.5 grade point average
• Must not be on Coop during the fall semester