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Honors Mentoring Program

 

About the Program

Becoming an Honors mentor is a great way develop your leadership skills and find a deeper sense of connection with the Honors community. As a mentor, you're an important part of the Honors first-year experience by connecting students with the resources they need to be successful at WVU.


Become a mentor

Eligibility requirements:

  1. Honors Foundations

    You must be enrolled in or have completed the Honors Foundations Program.

  2. Academic Standing

    If you are currently enrolled in the Honors Foundations Program, you must be in good academic standing to apply for a peer mentor role.

  3. Honors Courses

    You must earn a "B" or better in the following courses to be eligible for a peer mentor role:

    • HONR 102: Introduction to Honors
    • HONR 402: Peer Mentoring

  4. Teaching Availability

    You must be available to teach a minimum of one section of HONR 102 during the fall semester.

  5. Interview Process

    The in-person interview process built into HONR 402 is essential to hiring peer mentors. You must pass the interview to become a mentor.

If you're interested in learning more about becoming a mentor, contact Ashley Watts, program director for the Honors College First-Year Experience, at ashley.watts@mail.wvu.edu.

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