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Peer Mentoring
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First year students are matched with upper year student mentors who will provide guidance throughout your first year and assist with the cultural transition to university life.
Become a Mentee
All TMU full-time first-year students are eligible Mentees, and can apply to be paired to with a Mentor.
- Get paired with an upper year student in your program of faculty
- Learn everything you need to know to succeed in your first year at TMU
- Get assistance with navigating campus and its resources
All direct entry and certificate students are eligible mentees.
- Attend/View the Mentee Orientation Online
- Minimum of 2 interactions with your mentor each month
- When possible, attend the TMP faculty-wide events for your faculty
- Complete all TMP Monthly Engagement Reports
Become a Mentor
All TMP full-time students in their 2nd year or above can join the program as Mentors.
- Provide guidance and support to other students including those transitioning into the TMU community
- Advance your leadership, networking and professional development skills
- Earn badges that you can display on your LinkedIn and other social media platforms
Note: All upper year, graduate, & certificate students are eligible mentors
- Complete mandatory mentor training before you are matched
- Complete the Mentor Pathways
- Meet with your Mentee for a maximum of 2 hours per month from the time you are matched till April of each academic year
- Minimum of 2 interactions with your mentee each month
- Attend the TMP faculty-wide event for your faculty when possible
- Complete all TMP Monthly Engagement Reports
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What are Interactions?
- Any interaction with any program participant must be initiated through the TMP online portal (external link, opens in new window)
- Definition for mentees: communication between 2 people where a need is identified and then solutions or suggestions are provided by a mentor.
- Definition for mentors: an inquiry about the state of a mentee’s wellbeing and transition into university
- Examples of interactions:
- Online communication through portal (preferred method), social media, text messaging, video call
- In person (on campus or off campus)