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Peer Mentoring Program

Helping first-generation students and/or students who have experienced barriers to access and success in education.

Thank you for your interest in the HDFS Peer Mentoring program.  Links to the Peer Mentor application and Mentee program participation form can be found below.  

Apply to have a Mentor Apply to be a mentor

What is the HDFS Peer Mentoring Program?

The HDFS Peer Mentoring Program is a year-long program providing incoming first-generation* college students and/or students who have experienced barriers to access and success in education with a supportive community to navigate known barriers and create equitable success in the transition to college. Incoming students receive personalized mentorship from an HDFS junior or senior who identifies as a first-generation college student and/or a student who has experienced barriers to access and success in education. Students earn degree-applicable credit through a 3-credit course that meets weekly. See program details and highlights below.

Audio Described Version of Peer Mentoring Video

Apply to the Peer Mentoring Program

Apply to be a mentor

Interested in giving back and making a difference in the lives of other HDFS students? If the below describes you, apply today!

  • Current sophomore and junior HDFS student
  • Identifies as a first-generation college student AND/OR a student who has experienced barriers to access and success in education
  • Holds a 3.0 Cumulative GPA
  • Has leadership potential or interest in further developing as a leader
  • Can commit to mentor fall and spring semester

Apply to have a mentor

Interested in a personalized mentorship from a junior/senior HDFS student who also identifies as a first-generation college student and/or student of color? If the below describes you, apply today!

  • Incoming, first-year student majoring in HDFS
  • Identifies as a first-generation college student AND/OR a student who has experienced barriers to access and success in education

Benefits

  • Enroll in a year-long, three-credit “Mentoring for First-Year Success” course that meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4:15 p.m.
  • Participate in cultural, social, and community service programming
  • Build relationships with faculty and staff within the HDFS department and CSU community
  • Connect with campus resources focused on supporting and creating community for first-generation and students who have experienced barriers to access and success in education
Current Peer Mentors