Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Apply to become a Feller Center BSOS Peer Mentor!


The Peer Mentor Program is a component of the services the Feller Center Advising Center in BSOS offered to students. Through their service to fellow students, Peer Mentors gain valuable skills in public speaking/presentation, professionalism, and leadership. Peer Mentors primarily facilitate BSOS Graduation Planning Workshops each semester and conduct various presentations in BSOS UNIV100 classes. In preparation for these activities, all new Peer Mentors attend a mandatory class session once a week for their first semester as a Peer Mentor.  All applicants are expected to serve for a minimum of two semesters.  The program will be held in person once weekly.  

Peer Mentors earn one graded academic credit after each successfully completed semester. All interested applicants must complete a BSOS Peer Mentor Application. Applications due by January 8th, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Eligibility Criteria:
Must be a BSOS major
Intent to return to the University in Fall 2024
At least a 2.5 GPA  
Must be in good judicial/academic standing


Questions? Contact Kenneth Kokason at kokason@umd.edu.