Program Overview

Upper-Year Peer Mentor Program

The Upper-Year Peer Mentor Program is an upper year support program delivered by the Student Experience Office. The program is designed to match graduate and upper-year peer mentors with Queen's students who are second-year and above who believe that they would benefit from the support of a Mentor.

Program Overview

Transition does not stop after the first year. The goal of the program is to help students continue to develop the skills they need to be successful at university. Mentors form meaningful relationships with their mentees to provide support and model university skills and mental health-coping strategies. The program aims to build confidence, encourage healthy lifestyles, and contribute to a satisfying university experience.

Program Details

• Requests for a Peer Mentor are accepted from September until the end of the academic year in April.
• Students may hear about the program from a peer, academic advisor, counsellor, learning strategist or a faculty/staff member. Students may also self-refer into the program.
• You and your mentor will set mutually-convenient regular meetings.
• You may meet weekly for up to one hour.
• You will discuss needs and interests, set goals and create a plan to achieve your goals.

Mentor Benefits

Why be an Upper Year Peer Mentor?

• Connection – Mentoring second-year students and above can help them feel less alone in this isolating time
• Community – communities come together and create networks of support
• Success – Leaders step up for their peers

Mentor Support

A mentor can assist with some or all of the following:

• Answering questions about university life
• Getting involved on campus
• Problem-solving and goal-setting
• Exam preparation skills
• Seeing the "Big Picture"
• Increasing motivation
• Stress management tips
• Healthy lifestyles
• Accessing campus resources
• And more!