Peer Mentor Qualifications

A peer mentor strives to fulfill the Freshman Academy Mission Statement by helping freshmen connect with all available campus resources and encouraging each student to become a disciple-scholar and to accept responsibility for his or her own learning experience. A peer mentor encourages students to share acquired knowledge with other members of the learning community.

A peer mentor is a full-time student who has

1. demonstrated academic excellence and a love of learning
2. earned high grades in a variety of general education courses
3. worked cooperatively in a team or group setting
4. displayed genuine care and concern for other students, particularly freshmen
5. developed a broad understanding of campus resources
6. completed an intensive peer mentor training program