Find Your People. Share Your Experience. Build Your Future.
- Looking for someone who understands what it's like to navigate your major?
Or are you ready to use your own experience to help another student succeed?
Apply for spring 2027 by December 16, 2026
The Department of English Peer Mentorship Program connects undergraduate students on the Tempe campus across class levels in English, Film and Media Studies, and Culture, Technology & Environment to build community, share experiences, and explore academic and professional opportunities together.
Whether you're looking for guidance or ready to provide it, there's a place for you. Share your experience as a mentor or gain support and connection as a mentee.
Become a Peer Mentor
Are you a junior or senior on the Tempe campus who wants to make a difference for students in your major?
What You'll Do
- Mentor a first- or second-year student in your major (or related field)
- Share strategies for navigating coursework, college life, and campus resources
- Help your mentee explore internships, career pathways, and opportunities for involvement
- Participate in mentor training, workshops, and community-building events
- Build connections across the Department of English
What You'll Gain
- Leadership and mentorship experience
- Stronger communication, collaboration, and coaching skills
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Resume- and portfolio-ready experience
- A certificate of completion
- The option to earn academic internship credit through ENG/FMS/CTE 484
Two Ways to Mentor
Volunteer Mentor
Participate for professional, leadership, and community-building experience.
Intern Mentor
Participate for experience while earning academic internship credit through ENG/FMS/CTE 484.
Become a Mentee
Are you a first- or second-year student on the Tempe campus looking for guidance, connection, or a little help figuring out what's next?
What You'll Do
- Connect regularly with an experienced upper-division student in your major (or related field)
- Talk through questions about coursework, college life, and getting involved
- Explore internships, career pathways, and professional opportunities
- Participate in workshops and community-building events
- Build connections with students across the department
What You'll Gain
- One-on-one guidance from someone who's been there
- Greater confidence navigating your major and ASU
- Strategies for academic and professional success
- Connections to departmental and campus resources
- Early exposure to internships and career possibilities
- A stronger sense of community and belonging
Ready to Connect?
Apply by December 16, 2026 for spring 2027
Questions? Contact us! [email protected]
Peer Mentorship Program team
David Lucero, Peer Mentorship Administrator
Ruby Macksoud, Peer Mentorship Director
Aaliyah Camarena, Peer Mentorship Program Assistant