HHD Peer Mentor Program

A mentee is a person who chooses to expand their knowledge and competencies to make the most of their CSUF college experience. Mentees collaborate with a peer mentor by maintaining regular contact and connecting in-person or online (at least twice per month) to work on mutually identified goals.

Potential MENTEE benefits include:

Learn to navigate your degree program and understand future steps
Gain strategies to achieve your academic and professional goals
Connect with someone who cares for your success as a student
Access campus resources and clubs
Build a strong network of faculty, staff and students
Invitation to HHD Dean’s networking event and recognition certificate

Who can join as a MENTEE?

College of Health and Human Development students who are declared undergraduate majors in these departments/schools:

Child and Adolescent Studies
Human Services
Kinesiology
Public Health
School of Nursing

We extend a special welcome to first generation college students and those who have experienced academic barriers of any kind.

When can MENTEES join?

Join now to express your interest, get on our e-mail list, and get started
Review the available mentor profiles and select your mentor preference (opens about one week prior to the start of the semester)
If space is available, students can join any time during the semester

How can I join as a MENTEE?

Step 1: Click on the button "Interested in this program? Join now as a mentee" at the top of this page. Sign up using your CSUF portal username and password.

Step 2: You will be asked if you are willing to participate in a small research component that includes completing confidential surveys. If you agree, you will fill out the consent form and complete confidential surveys to help our program and other students.

Step 3: Review mentor information, availability, and introductory video clips and select your top three mentor choices. Mentors should have their profiles complete about a week prior to classes starting.

Step 4: At the beginning of the semester your mentor will reach out to you!

A mentor is a guide, confidant, or facilitator who creates a supportive climate for learning and growth. Mentors are eager to give back to their fellow students in their majors by sharing their own knowledge and experiences.

Mentors will enroll in the 3-unit 399: Peer Mentoring for Student Success course that corresponds with their major (e.g., CAS 399, HUSR 399). Only students who apply to serve as a peer mentor and who are admitted to the PMP will be enrolled in the course. The course will provide mentors with instruction, activities and self-reflective work to develop their skills as a peer student mentor. The course requires 35 out-of-class hours on peer mentoring and professional activities.

Potential MENTOR benefits include:

Earn course credit (3 units) for mentorship course
Interact closely with faculty member(s) and fellow mentors in a small course
Gain mentorship skills while helping students in your major
Learn more about college life and resources on campus
Develop leadership skills
Receive a HHD Dean certificate of participation and graduation cord

Who can join as a MENTOR?

Students who are declared in their CHHD major and in good academic standing (3.00 GPA or higher) who have been CSUF students for at least one semester are encouraged to apply.

How can I apply to be a MENTOR?

Step 1: Click on the button "Apply to serve as a peer mentor? Click here” at the top of this page.

Step 2: Complete the Google Forms survey and submit.

Step 3: The PMP Coordinator will review your application and follow-up with you in 3-5 business days with next steps.

If you have questions, e-mail the program coordinator (guadespinoza@fullerton.edu).

Mentors post a video clip, profile, and available meeting times for mentees online.
Enrolled mentees access available mentor information by logging on to the secure website. Mentees can request their top three mentors about a week prior to the first week of the semester.
Once mentors are requested, mentor-mentee matches will be made.
Mentors and mentees may begin meeting each week (virtually or in-person on campus) after the first week of the semester.
Mentee-mentor dyads should aim to meet at least twice a month in order to develop a strong relationship and get the most out of the mentoring experience.

MENTEES AND MENTORS are a part of Student Success team in the College of Health and Human Development.

Students involved in PMP will be invited to a fun recognition event with networking opportunities with fellow students, faculty and Deans.
Certificate of participation for resumes
Option to complete confidential online surveys to help advance Peer Mentor Program and help other students.