Peer Mentoring

What is a peer mentor?

A Peer Mentor is an upperclass student who is assigned a first semester student within the same academic department. The peer mentor serves as a support and resource person who provides information, encouragement and guidance during a student's first year at Cal U. It is our goal that the mentoring relationship will enhance the new student's transition to the University.

Why sign up for a Cal U Peer Mentor?

Cal U freshman that have Peer Mentors move onto their second year of college at a 10% higher rate than freshman without mentors!

Your peer mentor will...

Communicate with you starting with email! Therefore,
    o you will know someone on campus before the fall semester begins.
    o you will learn the “inside scoop” about college life as a Cal U student.

Help you identify important places on campus, such as:
    o your classes (before school starts).
    o places to eat on- and off-campus.
    o campus resources, such as the library, math lab, writing center, etc.

Be in the same academic major as you, so your peer mentor can:
    o discuss information about your academic department requirements and clubs within your major.

Know about outside-of-the-classroom activities, such as:
    o clubs & organizations.
    o speakers, special events, etc.

Provide friendship, which
    o provides you with someone that will listen to you and answer questions