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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.

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 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 of color 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 or a student of color. 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 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, 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 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

31% 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.

Cultural Resource Centers

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