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Wilkes Honors College Peer Mentor Program

The Wilkes Honors College (WHC) Peer Mentor Program is a valuable opportunity for incoming ¼ø»Æʦapp to enhance their collegiate experience at the Wilkes Honors College of ¼ø»Æʦapp. As first year ¼ø»Æʦapp prepare to navigate the university, peer mentors are prepared to assist new ¼ø»Æʦapp develop the skills and connections they will need to be successful in college. Being involved in a peer mentoring relationship gives first-year and new transfer ¼ø»Æʦapp opportunities to deepen their relationship with the Wilkes Honors College and Campus Life, to get to know their classmates, and to jump-start their college experience by gaining insight and receiving support from great peer mentors.

The goal of the program is to help first time in college and new transfer ¼ø»Æʦapp develop the skills and connections they will need to be successful in college. Current WHC ¼ø»Æʦapp volunteer to serve as Peer mentors and are available to share information about college resources and encourage student involvement such as promoting and participating in events and student organizations on campus.

Wilkes Honors College peer mentors posing together, representing student leadership and support programs

Benefits

  1. Fosters a sense of belonging among ¼ø»Æʦapp and develops peer relationships and a strong campus community in person and virtually
  2. Familiarizes them with campus resources such as tutoring, the Writing Center, Student Accessibility Services, and other campus resources.
  3. Engages ¼ø»Æʦapp in campus programs, academic support opportunities, and with their classmates.

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