Hokies First
Peer Mentoring Program
First-Generation Student Support is launching a FREE peer mentoring program for first-generation freshmen and sophomore students at Virginia Tech.
Peer mentors are crucial to the academic, cultural, and social integration of first-generation students throughout their first and second years. Mentors are student leaders who serve as a valuable resource to our students. The Hokies First Peer Mentoring Program will help you:
- Gain practical advice, encouragement and support
- Connect you to on-campus and off-campus resources
- Learn from the experience of your peer mentors
- Build relationships with students, faculty and staff that will help you become more empowered in making decisions
- Increase your social and academic confidence
- Adjust in your transition to Virginia Tech
To apply for the Hokies First Peer Mentoring Program complete the form below:
What to Expect from Hokies First as a Mentee
- Talk-O Tuesday once a month
- Not required to attend but is a recurring event for both professional and personal development
- Professional, Academic, and Personal advice from your mentor
- Network with faculty and students
- Build relationships with other mentees with same backgrounds and environments
- Mentors that push you to not only find your place with First Generation Student Success but with VT as a whole
Requirements
- Hokies First Fall 2024 Mentoring Application (linked below)
- Attend one info session if accepted
- Dates: Tuesday 9/17/24 & Wednesday 9/18/24
- Time: 6:30–8 p.m.
- Location: Newman Library MPR – Goodall Room
- Be able to meet with your mentor once a month