Peer Mentor Program

A Warrior Peer Mentor (PM) leads a group of new students throughout the first semester of their experience at ESU typically within their major or closely related discipline of study. The Peer Mentor relationship begins during Warrior Welcome Weekend and ends at the conclusion of the fall semester. During Warrior Welcome mentors will assume duties dedicated during that experience. New 1st year and transfers in the Spring semester will also be a assigned a peer mentor. The work schedule includes a maximum of 10 hours/week during the each semester.

All Peer Mentors are CRLA certified upon completion of the peer mentor training.

The primary mission of the Warrior Peer Mentor Program is to ease the transition of new students both 1st year and transfers, to East Stroudsburg University so they may succeed personally, socially, and academically.

Objectives of the Peer Mentor Program

• To acquaint each student with East Stroudsburg University—its structure, services, and personalities.
• To help new students connect with other peers and at least one upper-class student in a meaningful, positive way.
• To assist the student in personal assessment of their abilities and support their transition academically, socially, and personally.
• To promote attendance at out-of-class academic and cultural events.
• To promote participation in meaningful campus activities.