Position Overview – University of Hawaii at Manoa

The Fall 2024 Peer Mentor Application is Closed!

The peer mentorship program works gives students the opportunity to fine-tune leadership skills that will allow them to succeed in their endeavors beyond college. Peer mentors will be assigned to groups of first-year students in UNIV 110 and act as a guide to help them acclimate to college life. Mentors should be dedicated to ensuring the well-being of their underclassmen peers and possess a firm grasp on what it takes to successfully acclimate to UHM.

The Fall 2025 application will open in Spring 2025.

What do mentors do in the classroom?

What do mentors do outside the classroom?

Mentors are required to coordinate at least two out of class activities that promote engagement with the UH Mānoa campus and rapport building within the community. Each mentor will have individual meetings with each student in their cluster at least three times throughout the semester as a friendly check-in and rapport building session. Mentors are also expected to work in the office to help with the First Year Programs.

How do I apply?

Position Requirements

30+ credits by Fall 2025
Good academic standing (2.5+ GPA)
Intent on using own skill-set to assist others

Position Benefits

Mentors earn a $21.25/hr wage

Earn four credits in UNIV 301

Fulfill an O focus & upper division WI requirement