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Department of Human Development and Family Studies
College of Health and Human Sciences

Human Development and Family Studies Peer Mentoring Program

Helping first-generation students and/or students of color navigate their first year of college. We are now accepting participation forms from incoming first-year, HDFS students who would like to participate in the HDFS Peer Mentoring program for the Fall 2023/Spring 2024 academic year. Students are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, and we will continue to accept as space permits.

Apply to be a mentor Apply to have a mentor

What is the HDFS Peer Mentoring Program?

The HDFS Peer Mentoring Program is a year-long program that provides new first-year HDFS students who identify as a first-generation and/or a student of color with a supportive community to help them successfully navigate their college transition.

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 of color
  • 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 of color

Benefits

  • Enroll in a year-long, one credit “Mentoring for First-Year Success” course that meets Wednesdays from 4-5:40 p.m.
  • Attend the Mountain Mentoring Retreat on 9/21 – 9/22
  • Participate in cultural, social, and community service programming
  • Build relationships with first-generation faculty and faculty of color within the HDFS department
  • Connect with campus resources focused on supporting and creating community for first-generation and students of color on-campus
Current Peer Mentors

27% of HDFS Students

identify as first-generation college students

31% of HDFS Students

identify as racially/ethnically diverse

Current Peer Mentors

Meet our current peer mentors who help their mentees navigate their first year of college.

First Generation Faculty & Staff

Meet our First Generation Faculty that can steer First Generation college students towards success.

In the News

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at CSU has launched a new mentoring program to help foster community among first-generation students and support their successful transition to college.

Student Diversity Programs & Services

Peer Mentor and Peer Mentee from HDFS peer mentoring program