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The University Studies Peer Mentor Program is currently accepting mentor applications for the Fall 2025 semester!

University Studies Peer Mentors are MSU students who will be in their 2nd year or higher in Fall 2025. Mentors will be trained, supported, and empowered to shape the futures of the next incoming Freshman class through their first semester of college and their transition to MSU. See additional information about expectations and requirements by visiting our About US Peer Mentor Program page.

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Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Last 4 digits of GID

Phone number

E-mail address

Major/Minor

How did you hear about this mentorship opportunity?

MSU faculty or staff member

Peer Mentor

I was nominated

Online Promotions

Other

Name of individual who you learned about this opportunity from? (optional)

Involvement

Please describe your campus and community involvement (a brief narrative). If you have been unable to get involved with campus or community organizations, please explain why you are interested in this opportunity.

Applicant Questions

Please describe your interest in working with first-year students (a brief narrative).

What are some of the critical challenges that first-year students face? How can you help them address or manage these challenges?

US 101 Peer Mentors fulfill their role by actively engaging with their mentees to help them to succeed both in and outside the classroom. What personal strengths and experiences can you use in this mentoring role and what skills would you look to develop during your mentoring experience?

University Seminar (US) Core Course

Please indicate the US Core course YOU completed. Note: completion of any US Core course is sufficient.

Who was the Instructor for the US Core course you took?

References

Please provide two MSU references who know you well and can speak to your academic abilities and to your ability to mentor freshmen.

References should ideally be a faculty, staff, or supervisor, who can speak to the items mentioned above.
References cannot come from family members, but they may come from other student leaders, including Peer Mentors, your RA, or other campus colleagues.
Please include the contact information of your references, and we will contact them directly.
If you were nominated by a faculty member or Peer Mentor, they can act as one of your two references
If you do not have a second reference, please reach out to the Program Directors. We will work with you on this, as we do not want a lack of references to prevent you from applying.

Reference 1

Name

Phone Number

E-mail address

How long and in what capacity have you known this individual?

Reference 2

Name

Phone number

E-mail address

How long and in what capacity have you known this individual?

Interview Availability

We will hold in-person, group interviews in April. If your application is selected for an interview, please indicate which meeting you would be available to attend.

I would prefer an interview the week of April 14th- If you select this option, the Program Directors will reach out to you the week before to confirm a specific day and time for your interview

I would prefer an interview the week of April 21st- If you select this option, the Program Directors will reach out to you the week before to confirm a specific day and time for your interview

I would prefer an interview the week of April 28th- If you select this option, the Program Directors will reach out to you the week before to confirm a specific day and time for your interview

If none of the above times work in your schedule, please select this option and send us an email at [email protected] to inquire about additional available interview dates/times

Website Consent

Website ConsentIf selected as a US Peer Mentor, your name, major(s), and reason for becoming a Mentor may be displayed on the website, with your consent. Please let us know if you would like to be included on our website. But, if you do not want to be, that is totally fine too, just let us know.

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