Peer Mentorship Program

Boost your leadership skills and help a new student adjust to life on campus. Support student success by referring your mentee to valuable resources, encouraging them to get involved and providing guidance on succeeding at SAIT.

To qualify as a peer mentor, you must:

• be in your second year or higher of a full-time daytime credit diploma or degree program
• maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better
• be in good standing with the Office of Student Conduct
• demonstrate an ability to engage and encourage others
• demonstrate empathy towards the ideas and experiences of others
• be passionate about your SAIT experience
• commit to meeting with your mentee for 1 hour per week or 12 hours per semester
• participate in a required peer mentorship orientation.

As a peer mentor, you will:

• enhance your self-awareness through positive role modelling
• put your engaging communication techniques and critical-thinking abilities into practice
• build relationships along with your interpersonal skills
• contribute to a great campus culture
• improve your career profile and gain credit for your co-curricular recognition. 
• be eligible for a $150.00 honorarium if you meet program requirements.

Did you know? Studies show being a mentor increases academic performance, self-understanding, communication and personal growth.

Note: Mentors are not tutors — they are not expected to assist mentees with coursework.

Registration for Fall 2024 are now open. 

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