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Peer Mentoring

Founded in 2008, as the first LGBTQ+ focused peer mentorship program in the state of Michigan, the GSC Peer Mentoring Program aims to support new students in their transition to college by providing an experienced student mentor. This one-on-one mentoring relationship allows new students to develop academic and leadership skills in addition to providing information on available support services and academic programs. For more information, contact [email protected].

Currently, we are recruiting peer mentees or incoming freshman and transfer students who wish to be paired with a mentor. Apply below! 

Peer Mentee

Freshman, sophomore, and new transfer students for Fall 2024 can apply here to be paired with a GSC Peer Mentor.

Selection Criteria

  • Entering freshman with 2.5 high school GPA or
  • Entering or current sophomore with 2.5 GPA or
  • Transfer student with 2.5 GPA

Program Requirements

  • Attend program orientation meeting/GSC early experience (date TBD)
  • Meet once a week with a peer mentor (one-half hour session)
  • Meet once every two weeks with the Coordinator of the Gender & Sexuality Center (one-half hour session)
  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Complete 28 credits by the end of the academic year
  • Maintain full-time student status fall and winter semesters
  • Meet once a semester with your First Year Adviser during your freshman year
  • Comply with Gender & Sexuality Center referrals to university academic support services
Peer Mentor

Our 2024-2025 Peer Mentor team has been hired. Recruitment for 2025-2026 GSC Peer Mentors will begin late Fall 2024. 

Qualifications:

To qualify, individuals must:

  • Be enrolled at OU full time
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Be in good disciplinary standing with the University and residence halls
  • Have 28 credits or more by Fall 2018
  • Have the ability to perform responsibly in a leadership role
  • Have solid interpersonal skills
  • Be a positive role model

Program Requirements:

  • Attend mandatory team meetings
  • Attend mandatory staff training
  • Meet once a week with mentee
  • Meet once a month with the Coordinator of the Gender & Sexuality Center
  • Attend monthly all-staff meeting
  • Represent the GSC at a variety of university events
  • Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC)

North Foundation Hall, Room 104J
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-4336


Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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