First Year Programs and Learning Communities Office 

Center for Undergraduate Education Room 235 
Phone: 860.486.3378 
Fax: 860.486.0711 

First Year Experience Mentor 
Overview of the Program 
 
First Year Programs is seeking dedicated, knowledgeable, and charismatic undergraduate students to mentor and co‐teach a First 
Year Experience class with a faculty or staff member.  Mentors will play key roles in assisting first‐year students with their transition 
to UConn, and act as a resource to guide students to various opportunities. In addition, mentors will serve as role models whom 
students should feel comfortable to approach at any time with questions or concerns. This program allows mentors to earn 
academic credit and simultaneously gain leadership, teaching, and communication skills while helping fellow Huskies.  
 
Who are they? 
 
Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors (as of Fall 2011) who are willing to work cooperatively with both the instructor and the 
students in a First Year Experience Class 
Serve for one semester (Fall 2011) 

Requirements 
 
2.5 Cumulative GPA or above 
Enrollment in EPSY 3020 
Ability to communicate effectively with first‐year students 
Demonstrate leadership skills 
Demonstrate pride in UCONN and ability to share experiences with others 
Conduct themselves in a professional manner when representing the university 

Training 
 
Receive training in leading a class period, knowledge about UConn, public speaking/presentation skills, grading assignments 

Responsibilities 
 
Attend your assigned INTD 1800 FYE class each week 
Attend the EPSY 3020 class every Wednesday from 3:00pm‐5:00pm 
Meet weekly with instructor to plan and coordinate class topics and activities 
Connect  students with resources  
Listen to student issues  
Lead  students in in‐class activities or helping coordinate out‐of‐class activities  
Respond to e‐mails 
Check over and keeping track of student assignments  
Help with HuskyCT and managing a personal tab to post resources for the students 
Present topics and leading discussions relevant to first‐year students  

Benefits 
 
Earn 3 academic credits in EPSY 3020 
Gain leadership, teaching, communication, peer counseling, planning and presentation skills. 
Excellent program to add to your resume 
Meet other mentors and students at UConn who share a similar leadership role  
Receive information and connections into other peer mentoring programs at UConn 
SCHEDULING FOR END OF SUMMER/FALL 
Mandatory Summer Training (all day) on August 24th and 25th (Wednesday and Thursday)  
1 hour per week, FYE Class 
2 hours per week, EPSY (Wednesday, 3:00‐5:00PM) 
 
TIMELINE 

March 4th  Applications are due to CUE 235. Make sure to sign up for an interview time!  

TBA  Mentor Open Houses for additional information and to ask any questions 

March 21st   Fall 2010 Class Registration Opens 

March 14th ‐March 25th  FYE Mentor Small Group Interviews 

April 8th   FYE Mentors notified/announced 

 
Mentors come to CUE 234 with top 5 preferred FYE class times to match up 
April 21st 11:00pm‐3:00pm 
mentors/instructors 
 
 
EPSY 3020: PEER COUNSELING FOR FYE MENTORS 

Course Description 
This course will focus on the development of those communication skills which are necessary for effective peer and 
paraprofessional counseling. Several theories of interpersonal communication, experiential learning and self‐
discovery will also be covered. 
 
Examples of Topics Covered 

Facilitating discussions 
Giving presentations 
Preparing lesson plans 
Student/Mentor relationships 

 
If you have any questions about the position or application process,  
Please contact Corrine Hawes at 486‐6180 or (peered@uconn.edu) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
First Year Programs and Learning Communities Office 
Center for Undergraduate Education Room 235 
Phone: 860.486.3378 
 Fax: 860.486.0711 
 
First Year Experience Mentor Application 
Fall 2011 
Name:__________________________________            _  Phone Number:_________________________            __ 
Email:___________________________________          _  Anticipated Graduation Year: ________________          _ 
PeopleSoft ID: ____________________________          _  Major/Minor:_____________________________        __
 

Has an instructor requested you to be their mentor?     Yes______  No______ 

If yes, please fill in their name and phone number: 
Name: ______________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________ 

Why do you want to be an FYE Mentor? Briefly explain. (Please feel free to attach a separate piece of paper.)                                     
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Please list any other commitments (On/Off Campus Job, Sports Team, Resident Assistant, Tour Guide, Community 
Outreach, etc.)                                                                                                                                                                                            _ 
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Are you interested in becoming a mentor for an INTD 1810 (Learning Community)? Yes______  No______ 
  Please also attach a resume. Application due to Corrine Hawes in the First Year Programs and Learning 
Communities Office (CUE 235) by MARCH 4th at 4:30pm. Remember to sign up for an interview time when 
handing in application!!