LA&PS Peer Mentor Program - LA&PS Colleges at Faculty of LA&PS

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Are you a first year LA&PS student? Connect with our community of Peer Mentors to successfully navigate your first-year experience at York!

Peer Mentors are engaged and knowledgeable upper-year students trained to help you access university resources, find friends, build your confidence, and give you the inside scoop on life at York.

The LA&PS Peer Mentor Program runs from September to April of each academic year.

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Find your Mentor

Help us get to know you and choose your mentor to connect one-on-one for personalized guidance and advice, throughout your first year at York.

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What do Peer Mentors Do?

Peer Mentors can field all your questions! As campus experts, we’ll connect you to services like advising, counselling and academic supports and we’ll help you get involved and find community as you move forward during your journey here at York.

Testimonials

We’ve done it all before and we’re happy to share our experience and expertise with you! Get to know us by checking out our profiles.

Connect with Us

Want to chat with a Peer Mentor? Connect with us during our office hours, at the Hub, or over email! We’re always here to help.

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Meet the Mentors

We’ve done it all before and we’re happy to share our experience and expertise with you! Get to know us by checking out our profiles.

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Become a Peer Mentor

Are you interested in building leadership skills, giving back to your community and supporting other students as they transition to life at York? Check out ongoing opportunities to become a Peer Mentor and other volunteer roles.

Find your Mentor

Interested in getting connected to a Peer Mentor?

Fill out the request form

Fill out our mentor request form. We’ll ask you a few questions about yourself and what you’re looking for support with.

Choose a Mentor

As you fill out the form, choose a mentor from our list below. Our mentors come from a variety of backgrounds, are enrolled in programs across LA&PS, and have similar interests! If you’re not sure who to pick, we’re happy to assign you someone we think is a good fit.

Welcome to the Program

Once the form is completed, you’ll receive a “Welcome to the Program!” email from lapsfye@yorku.ca outlining some next steps. Within 48 hours (about two days) after your welcome email, you can expect an email directly from your Peer Mentor.

You’re set! Connect with your mentor in-person on campus (including at the Community Hub or Office Hours) or online at your own convenience.

What do Peer Mentors Do?

Peer Mentors can help you:

Find your way around campus
Make the best use of campus resources
Learn academic and personal skills for success
Make friends, get involved, and build a community
Reflect on what you want from your experience at York and set goals to get there
Feel more confident solving problems
Find the fun on campus

You can ask your Peer Mentor questions like:

How do I study for midterms and exams?
How do I manage stress and take care of myself while at university?
Where can I eat on campus?
How do I connect with my professors?
How do I balance school, work and home life?
Where can I find a comfortable space on campus to study or relax?
How do I do research for assignments?

Have a question for your Peer Mentor, but aren't sure if they can answer it? Ask anyway! Even if a Peer Mentor doesn't know the answer, they'll work alongside you to find it or get you to someone who does.

Testimonials

What I appreciated most about my Peer Mentor, Nedaa, was that she always listened to my concerns and encouraged me. She understood the difficulties of being a student and gave very helpful advice on managing stress when university life was overwhelming. Her weekly emails provided a lot of information about university life that I didn't know about too. This program was very helpful for me and would be beneficial to other students!

— Ellen, first-year Commerce Accounting student

Going back to school after 12-year career break as a mature student who was educated outside of Canada was no easy decision. I was very nervous about how I would blend in with others. One night when I was scrolling through the University website, I discovered the LA&PS Peer Mentor Program. After reading each mentor's profile, I chose Sarah as my Peer Mentor. Sarah was extremely helpful, friendly and available to answer all my questions. She not only explained to me how to maneuver the buildings, but she went above and beyond and gave me a glimpse as to how my courses would unfold and study tips. She may not be aware of it but because of her my transition to university was smooth.

— Yasmi, first-year Human Resource Management student

Volunteering for the Peer Mentor Program has been my most fulfilling experience at York! I signed up on a whim looking for an experience that would offer me leadership skills, professional development opportunities, and a chance to help others. All the efforts I have put into the program have returned to me tenfold from the amazing community of volunteers and staff alike. My favourite memories on campus come from this program and I’ve found so much joy helping other students!

— Clara, third-year French Studies Peer Mentor

My time as aPeer Mentor at York University has been an incredible life-changing experience. This role provided me with an opportunity to enhance my skills, forge meaningful friendships, and assist first-year students to university life. I learned so much about myself in the process and it really helped me build my confidence, especially speaking to large crowds or working one-on-one with people. I’m so grateful to have had the chance to give back to the York Community!

— Janice, graduated 2024, Business & Society Peer Mentor

Connect with Us

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Peer Mentor Office Hours
Vanier Lobby, VC121
Mondays & Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Come say hi, learn about the program, and get one-on-one support!

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LA&PS Colleges Community Hub
Vanier Rennaissance Room, VC001
Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us for games, crafts, puzzles, resources and snacks!

LA&PS First Year Experience Email: lapsfye@yorku.ca
Monitored Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Have a question and aren’t sure who to ask? We’re here to help!

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McLaughlin College Head Office
McLaughlin College, MC220
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Meet the Mentors!

Peer mentors are here to help you set goals, navigate the university, make friends, get involved in clubs and associations, and more. Feel free to reach out to peer mentors!

We can't wait to meet you! It doesn't matter if we're not in the same program or department, we can bond as LA&PS students! We've supplied some information about our interests and experiences at York to help you get to know us. Reach out to us using the "choose a mentor" form. We can't wait to hang out and learn more about your aspirations for your time at York!

— Your 2024-2025 Peer Mentors