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Atkinson Centre for Mature and Part-time Students (ACMAPS) Peer Mentor Program | ACMAPS provides peer mentor services for students through campus navigation and making referrals to campus resources. Mentors are also available for advice or general questions. | ACMAPS Students | Open to all domestic/international Mature, Part-time, and Transfer students (prospective /current undergrad or graduate students). |
Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) | BE YU Students | The BE YU Mentorship Program aims to improve Black student academic performance, strengthen their awareness of on-campus resources, create a safe space for relationship building among peers and faculty, and foster a sense of belonging within the wider York community. Our focus is to provide robust mentorship to students using their lived, academic, and professional experience to increase their sense of belonging, confidence, self-esteem and social capital. We offer mentorship opportunities to students of all identities across all faculties. | Open to all students registered with BE YU. |
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PAWS | PAWS provides peer mentor services for student athletes through weekly meetings and guided study time. | First Year Student Athletes |
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Career Peer Educators | They offer drop-in support for current students and new graduates on their career journeys (from resume reviews, to preparing for a job or placement/co-op interview, learning how to use LinkedIn for networking, and more! | All York University Students | Services are available for current students and alumni up to 2 years after graduation. |
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Peer Mentor Program | They offer support in finding University wide and EUC specific resources. Mentors also offer writing and instructional support for some courses. | Students from the Faculty of EUC |
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Global Health Student Association (GHSA) | GHSA offers academic services such as Peer Tutoring and Peer Mentoring. They also host a variety of events for students to connect socially. | Global Health Students | Undergraduate Global Health Faculty of Health |
Kinesiology and Health Sciences Student Organization (KAHSSO) | KAHSSO offers Peer Mentoring for new students transitioning into the Kinesiology program. Peer Mentors provide email-based updates and reminders for students. | New Kinesiology and Health Sciences Students | Undergraduate Kinesiology and Health Science Faculty of Health |
Nursing Student Tutoring, Ambassadorship and Mentorship Programs (NSTAMP) | NSTAMP offers Peer Mentoring for Nursing students by helping them transition to university and providing advice on post-graduation. Undergraduate students are matched with upper-year students as their Peer Mentors. | First Year, Transfer and Graduate Nursing Students | Undergraduate Nursing Faculty of Health |
Psychology Undergraduate Mentorship Program (PUMP) | PUMP offers mentorship for undergraduate students interested in graduate school for Psychology. The also host a variety of information sessions for the graduate school application process. | Undergraduate Psychology Students | Undergraduate Psychology Faculty of Health |
Student Association of Health Management Policy and Informatics (SAHMPI) | SAHMPI offers services to help connect students and faculty within the program as well as Peer Mentoring services for new incoming students. | Health Management, Policy and Informatics Students | Undergraduate Health Studies Faculty of Health |
Undergraduate Psychology Students Association (UPSA) | UPSA offers Peer Mentoring services in areas of academic development, health & wellness, campus involvement, experiential education, professional or graduate school admissions, student financial services and budgeting, building relationships on campus, residence life, and much more! | Psychology Students | Undergraduate Psychology Faculty of Health |
GUIDE- Graduate Student Peer Mentorship Program | GUIDE offers peer mentorship services for senior level graduate students through hosting information sessions and events on topics relevant to graduate students. | Graduate Students | |
Black Students Mentorship Program (BSMP) | BSMP offers mentorship services for students by connecting them to alumni, professionals and graduate students in the program through workshops, events and collaborations. | Black Undergraduate Students in the Faculty of Health | Undergraduate Faculty of Health |
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LA&PS Colleges Peer Mentor Program | LA&PS Colleges PMP offers peer mentorship to all first year LA&PS students and aims to support them in navigating the university, building community, developing skills for success, and finding the fun on campus. | First Year Students from the Faculty of LA&PS | Undergraduate, all first year LA&PS students |
York First Friend (YFF) | YFF offers peer mentorship services for new international students to the faculty of LA&PS to ease their transition into university and life in Toronto. This program begins at the pre-arrival stage virtually via weekly meet ups with their mentor and continues in person during the first 6 weeks of their first semester at York. This is done through sharing of resources/information and community building activities. | First Year International Students from the Faculty of LA&PS | Incoming first year international students in LA&PS |
YU Explore Peer Mentors | They offer peer mentorship for new first year students by providing campus resources, advice and guidance. Mentorship is also provided for undeclared major students about academics, careers, getting involved etc. | First Year Students from the Faculty of LA&PS |
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Bethune College Peer Mentoring Program | They offer peer mentoring services for first year Bethune College students to help with their adjustment to university life. Mentorship services are also available to Indigenous students from the college as well. | First year Bethune Students (Indigenous and Non-Indigenous) |
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GL Zone | GL Zone offers peer mentorship services for students from Glendon college looking to get involved on the campus or needing assistance with navigating resources. | Students from Glendon College | |
GL Connect | GL Connect offers mentorship by connecting students with alumni from Glendon College for networking opportunities from different fields. | Students from Glendon College |
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Lassonde Peer Helpers | They offer mentorship to domestic and international students from the faculty by helping to ease their transition into university. There are also mental health peer helpers who help to spread awareness on mental health. | New Students from Lassonde School of Engineering |
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Learning Skills Peers | Learning Skills Services is here to answer your questions! You will find the Learning Skills Services peer team at various locations around campus. Our friendly peers are available to provide academic success support and warm referrals to campus resources. For example, you may speak to a Learning Skills Peer about how to develop a time management plan, tackle your readings, study for exams, and more! You can also send your questions to learningskills@yorku.ca and we will we be happy to help! | All York University Students | Undergraduate/Graduate |
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Peer Support Team Program | They offer peer support by planning activities around conflict resolution and providing students with access to conflict related resources. Workshops and trainings are also held for groups to build these skills. | All York University Students |
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Student Success Mentors | They offer peer support by sharing information about the program, assisting with first year enrolment, providing subject matter expertise on their areas of study, and promoting resources to assist students in attaining their goals. | Students from the School of AMPD | Their main focus is incoming first year students. The remaining school year is focused on supporting first year and linking with resources. |
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Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Peer Mentors | SAS Peer Mentors provide peer support to students registered Student Accessibility Services. They support students with social connect and navigating post-secondary studies as a student with a disability. | Student registered with Student Accessibility Services | Open to all SAS registered students. Students can choose to have a one-on-one peer mentor and/or attend group events put on by the Peer Mentors. |
Student Accessibility Services Peer Mentors | They provide peer mentorship for students utilizing MHDS services to connect with each other in a safe environment. They also provide resources to address the stigmatization of mental health. | Students Registered with MHDS |
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English Conversation Partners Program | The ECP Program pairs fluent English speakers (Conversation Partners) with students that are looking to improve their English language confidence (Student Peers). | All York University Students | Open to graduate and undergraduate students. Preference given to first year students. |