Department
Mentorship & Peer Programs
Our team provides training, programming, events and resources to mentors and support for students looking for mentors.
Photo: Adonica Huggins
Why Connect With Us
- Insight and support from upper year students.
- Mentoring, leadership and coaching skills.
- Opportunities to network and make important connections.
- Exposure to different points of view.
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Programs
Access & Inclusion Peer Programs
Access & Inclusion Peer Programs is a mentorship program for African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian and First Generation students. Mentor navigators offer academic, career, wellness and social supports to foster a sense of belonging and community. Learn more about Access & Inclusion Peer ProgramsFinding Your Own Mentor
Finding Your Own Mentor is a six module e-course that will lead you through steps to start cultivating a mentoring relationship. Learn more about Finding Your Own MentorMaximizing Mentorship
Maximizing Mentorship features three workshops that support students in building skills so they can benefit from the mentorship experience. Learn more about Maximizing MentorshipMentorship Foundations Training
Mentorship Foundations Training is a 5.5 hour program to help you get the most out of your mentoring experience by building your definition of leadership, identifying strengths and finding a community of peer mentors on campus! Learn more about Mentorship Foundations TrainingMentorship Institute for Staff and Faculty
The Mentorship Institute for Staff and Faculty is a once-a-year professional development day for coordinators of mentorship programs. Learn more about Mentorship Institute for Staff and FacultyMentor and Peer Professional Development Program
The Mentor and Peer Professional Development program is a chance for you to work with a coach to identify professional development experiences and competencies you would like to work on, and make a plan to do so. Learn more about Mentor and Peer Professional Development ProgramStudent Experience Mentorship Program
This unique program gives you the opportunity to mentor a staff or faculty member and share what it is like to be a student at U of T. Learn more about Student Experience Mentorship ProgramTalking to New People
Talking to New People is a set of online experiences where you will learn and practise relational skills with other students. Learn more about Talking to New People -
Services
Access & Inclusion Peer Programs newsletter
Sign up for the Access & Inclusion Peer Programs Newsletter! The newsletter lists our upcoming events and opportunities for underrepresented students. Learn more about Access & Inclusion Peer Programs newsletterMentorship Database
The Mentorship Database includes 50+ searchable mentorship programs at the St. George Campus where the student is a mentee. Learn more about Mentorship DatabaseMentorship & Peer Programs newsletters
Stay up to date on mentorship opportunities and resources with the Mentorship & Peer Programs newsletters. Sign up for one or all three newsletters. Learn more about Mentorship & Peer Programs newsletters -
News
Mentorship = Mentoring + Relationship
This article was originally published by Sami on the Life@UofT blog. It seems like at every career related event I… Read more of this News ArticleFinding Your Own Mentor
A do-it-yourself approach to mentorship Mentorship & Peer Programs has launched an online learning module that teaches students to broaden… Read more of this News ArticleMentor Navigators help you find belonging at U of T
Posted December 17, 2020 Students from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities can connect with mentor navigators to discover academic, career,… Read more of this News ArticleSo you want to be a mentor?
Posted April 12, 2021 By Kirsty Clarke Being a student mentor can be a satisfying and enriching part of your… Read more of this News ArticleOnline social group helps students connect during pandemic
Posted May 10, 2021 By Kirsty Clarke The isolation of the global pandemic can mean that you haven’t had a… Read more of this News Article -
Contacts
Our team
Our team provides training, professional development, programming, events, and resources to students involved in academic, wellness, community engagement, and mentorship peer programs. We provide a central hub for student colleagues, staff and faculty who promote student success.
Mentorship & Peer Programs Leadership
Program Coordination Team
Adonica Huggins
Student Life Coordinator, Academic and Peer Programs