Peer Mentorship Program

The Peer Mentorship Program presents a unique opportunity to connect with other SAIT students.

Having a peer mentor or being one is a great way to build confidence and enhance essential skills that help you stand out to employers.

Program details

The Peer Mentorship Program is offered during the fall, winter, and spring semesters to students who attend a full-time, daytime credit certificate, diploma or degree program. At this time, we are unable to offer Peer Mentorship to students enrolled in fast-track, open studies, pre-employment, or apprenticeship programs.

The Peer Mentorship Program matches senior student mentors with first-year mentees. Matches become part of a structured relationship and are based on a common program of study.

A mentor may be matched with a single mentee or with several mentees to form a small group. Mentors and mentees meet approximately one hour weekly for 12 weeks each semester.

A required peer mentorship orientation supports mentors and mentees. Mentor groups may meet in person or virtually through Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

Ready to sign up? Begin by filling out the application form for the role you're interested in.

Get a peer mentor

Gain confidence, support and insight from a mentor to help you navigate campus life at SAIT throughout your SAIT journey.

Sign up as a peer mentee:

• meet new people and expand your community
• improve your communication, critical thinking and collaboration skills
• learn about resources and services on campus
• develop networking, professional and relationship-building skills
• start your life-long mentorship journey

To qualify as a peer mentee, you must:

• be a first-year student attending a full-time daytime credit diploma or degree program
• commit to meeting with your mentor for 1 hour per week or 12 hours per semester
• participate in a required peer mentorship orientation

Mentee application form

Be a peer mentor

Boost your leadership skills and help a new student adjust to life on campus. Support student success by referring your mentee to valuable resources, encouraging them to get involved and providing guidance on succeeding at SAIT.

To qualify as a peer mentor, you must:

• be in your second year or higher of a full-time, day-time credit diploma or degree program OR in your second semester of a full-time, day-time credit certificate program
• maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better
• be in good standing with the Office of Student Conduct
• demonstrate an ability to engage and encourage others
• demonstrate empathy towards the ideas and experiences of others
• be passionate about your SAIT experience
• commit to meeting with your mentee for 1 hour per week or 12 hours per semester
• participate in a required peer mentorship orientation

As a peer mentor, you will:

• enhance your self-awareness through positive role modelling
• put your engaging communication techniques and critical-thinking abilities into practice
• build relationships along with your interpersonal skills
• contribute to a great campus culture
• improve your career profile and gain credit for your co-curricular recognition.

Mentor application form