Peer Mentorship
NAIT's Peer Mentorship program supports first-year students in their transition to post-secondary.
This program matches first-year students (mentees) with experienced peers (mentors) to create a low-pressure space for learning and support to take place.
Mentors support mentees in navigating post-secondary life, building community, offering guidance on academics, sharing campus resources and helping to gain more confidence.
1:1 Peer Mentorship
Audience: Open to all NAIT students.
Program details: First-year students are matched with an upper-year mentor for personalized support. Mentees will be provided with advice, guidance and support from their mentors through regular 1:1 meetings and other forms of meet ups including exclusive mentorship events and activities. Mentor meetings can take place online or in-person.
Matching: Mentors and mentees in this program are matched based on academic program, shared goals, interests and personal background.
Duration of program: Academic Year
Topics mentors and mentees might discuss include:
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Navigating year one at NAIT.
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Succeeding in the classroom: academic topics, strategies, or concerns.
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Navigating resources and support at NAIT.
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Balancing academic and personal life.
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Getting involved outside of the classroom: engaging in student life activities such as events, volunteering, clubs, and more.
Roles
Peer Mentor
Peer Mentor Role
- support and guide first-year students in the same academic program with additional similar interests, helping them navigate the transition into NAIT life
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encourage mentees to access campus resources and support them through the challenges of their first year
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engage mentees in conversations about personal and academic success
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build a climate of trust with mentees
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ask open honest questions to help mentees reflect on behaviours and progress
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seek out opportunities to expose mentees to new ideas and opportunities
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link to full Peer Mentor Role Description
Peer Mentor Commitment
Program commitment:
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Encouraged to meet with mentees weekly for at least 30 minutes throughout the academic year.
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How and where meetings take place – virtually or in-person – will be decided by the mentors and mentees.
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Must complete 15 hours of online training before the official program starts. Training to take place over the Spring/Summer.
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Must complete mandatory in-person training in the Summer.
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Required to attend one 15-minutes check-in meeting per month with Mentorship Coordinator.
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Must attend monthly mentor meetings.
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Complete regular program time logs.
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Please note, a more detailed program commitment contract will be signed prior to onboarding as a mentor.
Sign Up to Be a Mentor
If you are an experienced NAIT student interested in supporting a first-year student who is new to NAIT, we encourage you to apply.
Applications to become a Peer Mentor for the 2026/27 academic year are open. Apply NOW!
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Peer Mentee
Peer Mentee Role
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lead communications between you and your mentor
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identify the skills, knowledge, or goals you want to work on or discuss with your mentor
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work with your mentor to seek out resources and other people who will help you be successful in your first year (and beyond!) at NAIT
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identify ways to give back to your mentor and show appreciation for their support
Peer Mentee Commitment
Program commitment:
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Meet weekly with mentor for at least 30 throughout the academic year.
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How and where meetings take place – virtually or in-person – will be decided by the mentors and mentees.
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Complete a 30-minute online orientation before starting your mentorship relationship.
Sign Up to Be a Mentee
If you are a new NAIT student looking to be matched with an experienced student, apply to be a mentee!
Applications to sign up to be a Mentee are now open!
Login to your myNAIT page to sign-up today!