TRIO Student Support Services

Peer Mentoring

Peer Mentoring Program

The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Peer Mentoring Program promotes student success and persistence toward graduation. It offers first-year TRIO SSS students, who participated in the TRIO SSS Pre-College Summer Bridge Program, an opportunity to navigate their college journey, overcome challenges, and reach important milestones—all while building meaningful relationships and connections.

TRIO SSS Peer Mentors, who are upperclassmen TRIO SSS students, will also benefit by expanding their networks and developing leadership and professional skills. Throughout the academic year, Peer Mentors will create and lead various workshops on topics related to Saint Peter’s University (SPU) student support resources, helping new students transition smoothly into college and supporting continuing students as they progress through their academic experience.

Minimum Requirements and Expectations:

  • Current Saint Peter’s University SSS participant
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Commitment to a start date in May for one full academic year: Summer (June-August), Fall (September-December), Spring (January-May)
  • Availability and flexibility on weekends required.
  • Competency in interacting with participants from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds
  • Experience with technology for data entry and word processing tasks (e.g., Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Suites)
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Priority consideration will be given to TRIO students and/or students who receive Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Why Join the TRIO (SSS) Peer Mentoring Program?

  • Leadership development: A great activity to add to your resume and scholarship applications.
  • Gain valuable experience and skills necessary for scholarships, university life, and your future career.
  • Personal and social growth through meaningful interactions.
  • Build a network of relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Personal satisfaction from helping others succeed.
  • Exposure to diverse groups and the opportunity to work with them.
  • Develop leadership and group facilitation skills.

TRiO Students

 

    Take the next step, apply to participate!

    Previous experience in a mentoring program is not required to participate as a TRIO (SSS) Peer Mentor. Contact the TRIO (SSS) Program at triosss@saintpeters.edu to learn more about the application process and deadlines to apply.