In 2009 the University Honors Student Advisory Board (UHSAB) created the Peer Mentoring program to help advise incoming Honors students. The Mentoring Program is a built-in resource/support person in your major. It provides a great opportunity for new students to ask questions of mentors who have first-hand experience. The program is a guide to help you find your way around campus, before classes even start. Honors mentors help to prepare students for their thesis, undergraduate research, fellowships, grants, and/or major scholarships.
Mentors provide advice/suggestions on what courses to take, they are someone who can keep you up to date on requirements & deadlines in your major, as well as on events throughout campus. Peer mentors are matched with their mentees based on similarities in major, hobbies, and other interests. The Program provides a great way to find out how to get involved in campus life, meet new people and still remain on track with academics. The goal of this program is that the mentoring relationship will enhance students’ University life, academic careers, and Honors College experience.
How to become a peer mentor:
To become a peer mentor a student must be a junior or senior in the Honors College, be in good standing in the college, review and sign the Peer Mentor Contract and fill out the UAA Honors College Peer Mentor application.
Please send your signed contract and completed application to:
University Honors College
3211 Providence Drive, RH 115
Anchorage, AK 99508.
For more information please contact Adrianne Jacobs, Student Support Coordinator, 786-1549 or anakj1@uaa.alaska.edu.
"My Honors peers inspire me to persevere and I like the helpful, friendly Honors professors!”
- Dara Fields, University Honors College Student
