Transitioning into graduate school can be a stressful experience. That’s why POAC is establishing a peer mentorship program to give new graduate & Ph.D. students helpful advice and support while navigating the program.

 

     Peer mentors serve as graduate student life experts and may have suggestions about work-life balance, adjusting to graduate school, advisor/advisee relationships, etc. We hope to build lasting connections while setting each other up for success.

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Program Expectations

1. Participants are free to set their own meeting schedules (in-person, virtual, call/text). We do ask that you attempt to connect at least once a month.

2. We expect each participant to make a good faith effort to communicate with their mentor/mentee.

3.  Throughout the year, we will host different POAC events that will give you the opportunity to socialize with each other in person.

4. Mentors/mentees will be matched based on interests, program track, etc.

 

How to Get Involved

Future mentor & mentees: Please fill out the application linked here: 

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Mentor Requirements

1. Currently enrolled in one of the Graduate or Ph.D. counseling programs

2. Have completed at least 12 credit hours in the program

3. Are in good academic standing, at least a 3.5 GPA

4. An active member of POAC & current on dues

 

Mentee Requirements

1. Currently enrolled in one of the Graduate or Ph.D. counseling programs

1. Must become a POAC member & pay $25 dues to become an active member

 

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If you have any questions, please reach out to krumans@txwes.edu or any of the POAC officers.