About the Program
Expectations for mentors and how they support honors students
Honors Mentors are an important part of the Honors first-year experience! Mentors help connect first-year students with the resources they need to be successful at West Virginia University by helping with the Honors Retreat and leading the HONR 102: Introduction to Honors course.
How to Get Involved
Becoming an Honors mentor is a great way for students to find a deeper sense of connection with the Honors community.
Honors students are eligible to become peer mentors if they:
- Completed HONR 102 and
- Earned a "B" or better HONR 402: Peer Mentoring and
- Are enrolled in the Honors Foundations Program or
- Completed the Honors Foundations Program or
- Are enrolled in Honors in Action and
- Pass the interview
Students must maintain good academic standing in the Honors College and be available to teach a maximum of two sections of HONR 102: Introduction to Honors during the fall semester. Students can earn Honors credit through the mentor program by taking HONR 402: Peer Mentoring and HONR 490: Teaching Practicum.
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