Applications to Be Matched to a Peer Mentor are NOW OPEN
Transitioning from high school to college can be intimidating, but the Honors Peer Mentors are here to help make your journey an informed and smooth experience.
Peer Mentors are upper-grade honors students who are eager to give you advice on all things Rutgers and honors. They are happy to chat with you in-person, by phone, text, or social media. Don't be surprised if your Peer Mentor offers to show you how to use the bus system, brings you to one of their student organization meetings, or invites you to share how your first week of classes went over coffee; it's just what our Peer Mentors do!
Peer Mentees also have access to exclusive social Peer Mentor events throughout the year led by the Peer Mentor Executive Board.
Peer Mentee Requirements
To remain in good standing in the program, Peer Mentees are required to attend at least one Peer Mentor-sponsored academic or professional event such as a mini honors major/minor/resource fair or a research panel.
Peer Mentee Timeline (2025-26)
- September - Connect and Get Support!
During the first week of classes, meet up with your Mentor at the Peer Mentor Fall Kick-off event.
Use this time to review your schedule with your Mentor, ask questions about the buses or parking, and get tips on Add/Drop Week!
- Fall Semester - Keep in Touch!
Stay in touch with your Mentor throughout the semester via text, email, coffee hangouts, or by attending monthly academic, professional, and exclusive social Peer Mentor Program events organized by the Peer Mentor E-board.
During spring pre-registration, ask your Mentor for help with your schedule, registering for classes, and how to use online resources like WebReg.
- Repeat in the Spring!
Look out for our monthly spring events like Peer Mentor Week and our Spring De-Stress Night!
Plus, consider applying to be an Honors Peer Mentor next year in March!
Peer Mentee Application & Information
As a Peer Mentee, you will be matched with a Peer Mentor who may share your identities, major, career interests, and more for the 2025-26 academic year. Please be as detailed as possible in your responses: the more we know about you, the better we can match you with a mentor.
Questions may be directed to hcmentor@echo.rutgers.edu.
- Application Link: Honors Peer Mentee Application is closed.
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 15th, 2025