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Advice and Strategies

Peer mentors are experienced, high-performing Walden students who share tips, advice, and guidance on student success strategies, such as: building confidence, managing time, staying organized, creating a support community, and developing a positive mindset.

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Contact a Peer Mentor

Peer mentors answer student-related questions via email and virtual office hours.

Send your questions to the peer mentor team email account peermentors@mail.waldenu.edu, and a peer mentor will personally respond to you within 24-hours with tips and advice based on their experience. If you would prefer to chat with a peer mentor join a weekly office hour session which can be accessed by emailing peermentors@mail.waldenu.edu and requesting the peer mentor office hours schedule.

Interact with Peer Mentors

Peer Mentors provide a variety of opportunities to connect in small group settings. You can participate in small group connect and learn sessions, attend writing accountability groups, and engage in guided coaching sessions. Each live session allows you to meet other Walden students and build confidence; increase skills; and share in positive, mindful conversation.

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I feel more comfortable and part of the Walden family. I am no longer a stranger! Thank you for all of your support and I know it will continue throughout my stay at Walden University.

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I felt supported throughout my first term. The guidance and advice have been so helpful. I learned new strategies and sometimes I just needed to hear the words, "You got this!" I feel that Walden has so many resources, which makes me feel well connected to an academic/college family that really cares about my success. Of all the resources, my mentor has been one of the best! I am very grateful.

Peer Mentor FAQs

Who are the peer mentors?

Peer mentors are experienced, high-performing Walden students who can offer social support, advice, and guidance to help you build confidence, develop strategies for success, make connections, and develop a positive mindset.

Visit the Meet the Peer Mentors website to learn more about the peer mentoring team.

How can I contact a Peer Mentor

You can reach out with your questions via peermentors@mail.waldenu.edu for support and insights from the peer mentor team.

How can I connect and engage with Peer Mentors?

Attend a Peer Mentor Live Event to interact with peer mentors and other Walden students just like you!

How do I become a peer mentor?

All peer mentors are employed by the Office of Academic Support Services (OASS) as Graduate Assistants. All openings for these positions will be posted on the Walden University career listings page. *If the position is not posted that means the OASS is not currently hiring.

How is a Peer Mentor different from an academic advisor or course instructor?

First and foremost, peer mentors are students. Unlike instructors and academic advisors, they are not experts who can teach course content or register you for classes. However, their unique position as students allows them to offer support and advice based on their own experiences. For example, while peer mentors are not able to withdraw you from a class, they can point you towards helpful resources and share their strategies for approaching similar challenges.

What are the benefits of connecting with a peer mentor?

Peer mentors are high-performing Walden students who are eager to share tips and advice based on their academic experiences. In particular, peer mentors can help you establish social connections with others students, build confidence, access valuable resources and support, and learn effective study strategies and academic skills.