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Peer Mentoring

Peer Mentoring For Faculty of Health Students

The peer mentoring program connects well-trained upper-level undergraduate students who have proven to be knowledgeable, experienced, and motivated to assist incoming and transfer students to help them transition to and experience success at York University. 

Why Connect with Us?

  • Develop a sense of resourcefulness by utilizing the resources provided through the program's weekly emails. 
  • Book a 1:1 appointment with your mentor to facilitate personal and academic development. 
  • Form long-lasting relationships with your peers and enhance your network by attending Peer Mentor Events.

Objectives

Help improve academic performance of students utilizing the Peer Mentoring Program and to refer/encourage further use of other campus resources.

Facilitate personal development of Peer Mentors and Mentees through cross-mentoring and guide Mentees toward a path of success as defined by their own personal standards.

Cultivate and refine Peer Mentor's consultation, facilitation, and leadership skills.

Provide a sense of connectedness.

Interested in having a Peer Mentor?

Email scchelp@yorku.ca

Students

How to get involved?

  • Volunteer Opportunities 
  • Networking 
  • Get to know resources on campus 

Faculty Members

How to support programming?

  • Provide guidance in opportunities
  • Develop communication skills

Alumni & Fellows

How to support programming?

  • Connect with Alumni members
  • Expand your professional network
  • Career guidance and support

Meet your Peer Mentors:

How to Reach us

Visit our Student Success Programs Office if you have questions about:

  • New Student Transition Programs 
    including York Orientation Day and 
    Welcome Days Academic Orientation 
  • Student Development Programs including Agents of Change and Career Exploration 
  • Peer Assisted Learning Programs including Course Representative Program and Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

Where to find us

208 Stong College, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3

416-736-2100 ext. 22752

scchelp@yorku.ca