FIG Peer Mentors

Become a FIG Mentor

The First-Year Interest Groups Peer Mentor Program is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic undergraduate students to serve as mentors for incoming first-year students.

FIG Peer Mentors play a crucial role in supporting new students as they transition to college life by fostering a welcoming and engaging community. Additionally, FIG Peer Mentors gain leadership skills that will benefit you for years to come while also building up your resume for future career opportunities.

Selected FIG Peer Mentors will receive a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of their service and dedication to first-year student success.

Apply via TWU’s general scholarship application no later than March 1. Click the button below to get started.

Apply to be a mentor

“It helped me stay motivated not only as a student, but also as a mentor who wants to support others. Overall, FIGs helped me become more confident, engaged, and prepared to guide the students I work with.”

Ashley Sanchez

Finance, 2025 FIGs Mentor

Mentor Responsibilities

Actively participate in all out-of-class FIG events (approximately two-five per semester) to enhance student engagement.

Offer regular opportunities to meet with first-year students for mentoring, academic guidance and study group facilitation outside of class; and meet with each student at least once over the course of the semester.

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Maintain regular communication with faculty facilitators to ensure alignment with FIG goals and student needs.

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Serve as a positive role model and resource for first-year students by sharing personal experiences, guidance and encouragement. Attend and participate in select FIG class sessions to support first-year students and collaborate with faculty facilitators.

Qualifications

Must be a second-, third- or fourth-year undergraduate student at TWU.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to lead and foster a sense of community among first-year students.
Must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 and be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours.
Attend one FIG class per week (as a mentor, not as an enrolled student) and maintain availability for 2-4 hours of mentoring service each week.
Participate in required FIG Peer Mentor training offered by your college. Your FIG Mentor program director will notify you about the dates as soon as possible.
Actively participate in and plan out-of-class FIG events (approximately 2-5 per semester) to enhance student engagement.

“I have appreciated the time I have spent creating bonds with students, and it has definitely highlighted my passion for higher-education!”

Cadence McKinney

Mathematics, 2025 FIGs Mentor

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