Peer Mentorship Program

Peer Mentorship pairs neurodivergent students with more experienced peers who provide guidance, support, and advice on navigating university life. This program fosters a sense of community, encourages academic success, and promotes personal growth.

Join the Mentorship Program!

Applications for participation open each semester. This program operates during both the fall and spring seasons, so be sure to check back for updates on how to apply. We look forward to meeting you!

Our goal is to pair neurodivergent students with fellow peers who provide guidance, support, and advice on navigating university life. This program fosters a sense of community, encourages academic success, and promotes personal growth. Aiming to create a supportive network for neurodivergent students, enhancing their university experience and promoting their success.

What to Expect:

Mentors: meet with mentee at least once a month, attend monthly mentor-mentee socials/group meeting
Mentees: meet with mentor at least once a month, attend monthly mentor-mentee socials/group meeting

Who is this program for?

Mentees: This program is for any neurodivergent or questioning student who would like individualized peer-support guidance throughout the semester.

Mentors: This program is for any neurodivergent or questioning student who would like to support a fellow peer (for at least one semester) in navigating university and/or personal life as a neurodivergent person. This is a low-risk environment for development of active listening and leadership skills.

What you will get out of this program:

Mentors:

Individual support from peer mentor
Improved peer advocacy skills
Create new connections with fellow neurodivergent students

Mentees:

Group support among fellow mentors
Improved peer advocacy skills
Create new connections with fellow neurodivergent students
Improved mentorship skills
Letters of Recommendation

Training & Approach

Our mentees complete a mandatory training in boundary setting, active listening, interpersonal support, and campus resource navigation.

Important Notes & Boundaries

Our mentors are not medical or mental health professionals.
They cannot diagnose, prescribe, or provide psychotherapy (However mentors & NeuroPride staff can advise students on how to obtain diagnosis)