The First-Year Academic Advising Center
Peer Mentor FAQ's

What is a Peer Mentor?
Peer Mentors serve as role models in the areas of academic achievement and co-curricular involvement in order to help first-year students successfully adjust to the University. The Peer Mentor Program matches exceptional CCU students with UNIV 110 instructors to create unique teaching teams that provide support to students during their first-year of college.

How are Peer Mentors selected?
Those interested in becoming a peer mentor must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Complete at least 30 semester hours
• Earn a minimum GPA of 2.75, 3.00 or better preferred
• Show a history of co-curricular involvement on campus (clubs, student government, Greek Life, intramurals, employment, athletics, etc)

The Peer Mentor program isn't necessarily looking for "perfect students"; we are looking for "well rounded" students. Applications are accepted August through February. The selection process involves a personal interview which is also a good time to ask additional questions about the program. We encourage all students to apply today!

How are Peer Mentors trained?
Students who are selected to be Peer Mentors are required to enroll in UNIV 300 - Principles of Peer Mentoring, a one-credit hour workshop designed to prepare Peer Mentors with the basic foundation for the program. In addition to the training workshop, Peer Mentors also are required to enroll in the two-credit hour academic course UNIV 301: Applied Principles of Peer Mentoring during the fall semester This course serves as an in-class component to the mentoring experience and deals with topics and issues relevant to mentoring first-year students at the University.

What are the benefits of being a Coastal Carolina Peer Mentor?

• Earn academic credit
• Gain valuable leadership experience
• Develop effective presentation skills
• Make a difference in the lives of first-year CCU students
• Boost your resume
• Make some great friends
• Learn even more about what CCU has to offer

What are my responsibilities if I become a Peer Mentor?

• Successfully complete training workshop (UNIV 300) in the spring semester
• Attend UNIV 301 during the fall semester
• Meet regularly with your UNIV 110 class
• Participate in UNIV 110 planning sessions
• Be available to your students as a resource and confidant
• Enjoy the experience

How does the teaching team work work?
You, along with a UNIV 110 instructor, make up a teaching team.  The two of you will be responsible for the instruction of a section of UNIV 110. Each teaching team will meet regularly to plan upcoming classes and activities. 

How do I apply to become a Peer Mentor?
Simply print and fill out the application, then bring it to the First-Year Advising Center located on the second floor of the Prince Building or mail it to:

First-Year Advising Center-Prince Building
C/O: Peer Mentoring Program
PO BOX 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted to discuss your interest in the program.

How do I find out more?
Contact our office at peermentor@coastal.edu or stop by Prince 213.