Peer Mentor Program

FAMU Peer Mentor Program assists in the successful transition of new students to FAMU by joining them with upper-class students who function as role models, mentors, and connections to resources.

Peer Mentor Program

Why Mentorship?

At the Office of Freshmen Studies, we believe mentorship has a significant impact on the successful transition of the first-year student from high school to college. We recognize that supporting freshmen with a second year or higher academic classes can help them navigate through the opportunities as well as the challenges that are common when
going through college.


The FYE Peer Mentor Program supports freshmen students by pairing each student with a second year or more senior student while enrolled in SLS courses. Freshmen students meet with the mentor several times throughout the semester where they will be connected to resources to support them with career development, personal wellness, social and academic adjustment, as well as financial literacy.

Our Values:
  • Professionalism: We treat others with respect
  • Due Diligence: We value our work and always follow through
  • Communication: We love to connect, exchange ideas, and feedback
  • Growth: We look to evolve personally as individuals and as the future workforce
  • Family: We are excellent in caring
 

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Want to Become A Peer Mentor? We would love for you to join our team! 

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  • Application Period & Hiring Process

  • Application Portal for Summer and Fall opens February 15
  • Application Portal for Spring opens September 15
  • If selected, a candidate will be contacted for interview
  • * A Peer Mentor Position is part time role that requires a commitment of at least 10 hours per week.
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  • Peer Mentor Sign Up!

  • If your interested in becoming a peer mentor for Summer 2022 or Fall 2022 Please RSVP for the  Peer Mentor Interest Meeting on January 27th or January 28th
  • RSVP NOW!
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  • Qualifications

  • 2.75 minimum GPA, rising, junior or senior
  • Be willing to learn and share information about Florida A&M University's student life, and campus resources
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Have a genuine desire to help their peers succeed
  • Demonstrate leadership potential, be self-motivated with a positive attitude
  • Display a willingness to learn about different cultures and backgrounds
  • Display a willingness to adopt new methods and approaches for serving the freshmen student body
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  • Peer Mentor Handbook

  • If you need additonal information on being a Peer Mentor Please read the Handbook
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Contact Us

Office Hours: 9AM-7PM
SBI South Wing, Second Floor 209-214
Tallahassee, FL 32310
Peer Mentor Coordinator | Todd1.middleton@famu.edu
P:
(850) 325-0465
F:
(850) 412-5952
E:
famupeermentors@famu.edu