What is a peer mentor?
A peer mentor helps the first time college students go through the college transition. Mentors are different from a success coach who is more formal and focuses on skills building.
Mentors can:
- Be a sounding board and give information regarding UMSL life
- Refer to resources
- Help with study tips and advice
- Help with canvas and other basic student tech
Peer Mentors are mandatory reporters on our college campus and excellent sources of experience and information.
Mentoring begins in September and ends on May 2026. You are required to have your first meeting by September 30th .
Mentee Expectations
- Complete Matching Survey. Let us know if you prefer one-on-one or drop in mentoring.
- Drop in: Meet in 225 MSC suite and check in with chosen mentor based on available schedule(Mentors are available for walk in M-F 10-4 pm)
- One-on-one: Assigned a mentor and schedule meetings around your schedule. Allows flexibility as you can meet to attend campus events together or meet through zoom, in person, or phone.
- Meet with a mentor Spring and Fall. We ask that you meet with a mentor at least 3x per semester .
- Attend iMentor Meetings. We host three imentor events every semester! First-year USS scholarship recipients must attend imentor events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during a mentor meeting?
Mentors will be checking in on different aspects of student life throughout the semester or have activities. Let your mentor know if you have specific items you'd like support with. Most students talk about classes, study tips, UMSL traditions, and how to get involved on campus. One on One mentors also have the option of attending events with mentees.
I can't stay for the whole event. Can I attend for a portion of it?
Yes! We would like it if you can stay but understand if you can't make it every time. Let me or your mentor know if you can't make it. Snacks are also provided during these events.
Can I meet my mentor during school breaks?
Mentees and Mentors do not meet during vacations or week of finals. Mentoring takes a pause after fall semester and resumes the 1st week of Spring.
I am not able to attend an event, what are my options?
Please email the coordinator regarding your absence at the event and instead attend one of the CTS workshops offered during the semester.
Next Steps
If you have not yet done so, fill out the survey located in the first with your top 3 choice for mentors. You will receive an email with you assigned mentor within three days. Plan out a time to meet in the next three weeks or stop by their drop in hours if assinged a walk in mentor.