Peer mentors are also required to enroll in the Peer Mentor Leadership Seminar (Education 3170). In this two credit, upper-division elective course, you will learn how to effectively work and communicate with FYE students and instructors.

Responsibilities

The table below lists some of the responsibilities you will have in the Peer Mentor Leadership Seminar and as the mentor for one section of Introduction to the University. You should expect to spend about five hours a week preparing for and fulfilling these tasks.

Introduction to the University (EDUC 1105)	Peer Mentor Leadership Seminar (EDUC 3170)
Attend each class session Attend planning meetings with instructor Participate in class discussions Assist students in group activities Interact with students outside of class Organize in-class social Give weekly five-minute presentations on a topic of interest Teach one class session	Attend each EDUC 3170 class session Actively participate in class discussions Submit reflection pieces Complete other assignments as described in syllabus

Qualifications

Required criteria:

	Full-time student
	One semester completed at Weber State University
	Good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher)
	Knowledge of departments and services at WSU
	Nomination by an FYE instructor
	Names of two WSU staff or faculty members as references (cannot include your Education 1105 instructor or peer mentor)
	Consult coordinator if employed more than 20 hours/week

Preferred criteria:

	Completion of Introduction to the University
	Completion of one academic year at WSU

Benefits
As a peer mentor, you will

	Help new students become a part of the WSU community
	Enhance your leadership, communication, and presentation skills
	Prepare for careers and/or graduate school
	Enjoy networking with staff and administrators

Applying

Submit your completed Peer Mentor Application and an unofficial transcript to the First Year Experience Office in the Student Service Center room 140.

Other Information

	Education 3170	Tuition Waiver Based on eligibility, performance, and funding
First Time Mentors Register for EDUC 3170 through FYE 2 credits	Mentor EDUC 1105 Attend weekly EDUC 3170 course	First time mentors not yet eligible for tuition waiver.
Second Time Mentors Register for EDUC 3170 through FYE 2 credits	Mentor EDUC 1105 Attend weekly EDUC 3170 course	Tuition waiver will be applied to the upcoming semester. Each mentor is responsible for student fees and tuition not covered by the waiver.*
Third time and There After Mentors Register for EDUC 3170 through FYE 0 credits	Mentor EDUC 1105 Serve leadership role in EDUC 3170	Tuition waiver will be applied to the upcoming semester. Each mentor is responsible for student fees and tuition not covered by the waiver.*

* If a mentor is unable to serve for the entire semester during which an award was given, the tuition waiver must be repaid to the Scholarship Office. Please see the FYE Tuition Waiver Agreement (pdf document).

You may mentor more than once, provided a grade of "B" or above is received in Education 3170.