What are the benefits of the program?
Benefits to Mentees:
- An early connection to ¶¶Òõ̽̽​
- Access to information​
- Additional support and guidance from peers
- Decreased anxiety about transition to college​
- Opportunity for increased accountability​
Benefits to Mentors:
- Opportunity to share your expertise​ about the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ campus and community
- Experience that will help develop your leadership skills​ and interpersonal skills​
- Resume building
- Various incentives, provided by SAS, for successful mentor candidates
What will I do as a participant in the program?
- The first month of the semester, mentors and mentees will meet once per week
- After the first month, mentors and mentees will meet twice monthly (can meet more if you choose to do so) ​
- Mentors will attend at least one event or program with their mentee and report to SAS​
- Mentors and mentees will maintain confidentiality
How do I join?
Mentees
If you are interested in participating in the Peer Mentoring Program, please complete the
Mentors
SAS students who would like to apply to be a mentor should contact SAS.PeerMentoring@uvm.edu to request additional information regarding the recruitment process.