Becoming a First Year Experience Peer Mentor Champion (PMC)
Successful and engaged Southern University and A&M College undergraduates, sophomores, juniors and seniors
are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to mentor an incoming first time, fulltime freshman. Being a mentor
provides valuable experience for students who seek to develop their communication and leadership skills and
ensure they are well aware of their support system while on the BLUFF. All Mentors will be paired with first time,
first year scholars.
*Mentees will be matched with their mentor by Academic College!
Program Requirements
If you would like to mentor an incoming first-year, full time freshman during the fall and spring semesters,
complete and submit the 2020-2021 F/SYE Peer Mentor Champion Application.
PMC applicants are required to participate in an interview process
PMC’s are required to attend a MANDATORY Mentor Training/Retreat in August
Program participation requires attendance of weekly group sessions with mentees
PMC’s are required to assist with planning F/SYE programs and assist First Year Experience instructors
throughout the semester in FRMN 110 & FRMN 111 classes.
Selection Criteria:
Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
Must have knowledge of campus resources, academic support systems, and campus life.
Familiar with successfully completing Registration.
Submissions
Please submit a completed application, 4x6 professional headshot, and your proposed action plan for your
Mentees to The Office of First and Second Year Experience in T.H Harris Hall Suite 1075 || Room 1076. If accepted
into the F/SYE Peer Mentoring program, participants are required to complete the mandatory Peer Mentoring
Training.
Contact Us
T.H Harris Hall Suite 1075 || Room 1076
Email: fye@subr.edu
Twitter: @fyesubr
Instagram: @fye_subr