What is a Peer Mentor?
Peer Mentors are upper year students that support first year students with their transition to college. They offer support by answering questions and providing information about the services, resources and events available on campus. They are their to assist first year students with resonable requests aswell as steer them to the correct resource. This is a volunteer position, where student sign up to support new students entering/transitioning to Humber Polytechnic.
If you are interested in being matched with a Peer Mentor, we'll ask you for information to help us find the best Peer Mentor possible. Matching can be based on academic program, academic faculty, and/or identity.
To be matched with a Peer Mentor, please click here!
Mentoring Periods
First Year Experience (FYE) runs mentoring during the Fall, Winter and Summer semesters. You can register with FYE at any time during these periods to get matched with a Peer Mentor!
Fall Semester Mentoring: August - November
Winter Semester Mentoring: December - March
Summer Semester Mentoring: April - July
What Can I Expect?
As a mentee, you should expect the following:
- Get connected with your own Peer Mentor via email or text. Letting your Peer Mentor know how to contact you will assist them in getting you important information throughout the mentoring period.
- Ask questions! Your mentor has been in your shoes before.
- Attend FYE workshops and events. FYE hosts multiple events per month and is a great way to take a break, meet people, and enjoy some free food.
- Commit to contacting your mentor a minimum of 2 times per month. have fun