Peer mentors serve as a resource and assist new students with first-year transitional issues by providing support in integrating students into the college community. Peer mentors are required to meet with their assigned mentees on a one-on-one basis and attend educational and leadership activities.
To be a peer mentor you must:
- Be currently enrolled at Joliet Junior College
- Have a 2.5 GPA
- Complete a comprehensive training program
- Be in good standing with the college
Compensation is $150.00 per semester.
In need of mentoring?
If you are an incoming first-year or transfer student enrolled at Joliet Junior College and seek assistance and support from a peer mentor, complete the following mentee application and return it to the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (D-1010).
Download an application (PDF)
Nominate a Peer Mentor
If you are faculty/staff, or a student and would like to nominate a student to serve as a peer mentor, please download and complete the nomination form and return it to Multicultural Student Affairs.
Download a nomination application (PDF)