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Expectations and Eligibility

 

 

Become a Peer Mentor

Application Closed for AY 26-27. Will open again Spring 2027

Mentorship Expectations

  • Commitment: 1 academic year (Fall Quarter to Spring Quarter)
  • Class Attendance required Fridays 9am-10am at the Lotus Mana Center
  • Time commitment increases across Winter and Spring Quarters when peer mentor sessions occur outside the class time.

Eligibility

  • UC Davis enrolled Undergraduate or Graduate Student
  • Completed a minimum of 3 academic quarters at UC Davis, and minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Available 1-2 hrs per week for mentorship responsibilities.
  • Alignment with the mission/goals of Asian and Pacific Islander Academic Retention  Initiative 

Mentor Benefits

  • Opportunity to Help Others 
  • Experience in Community Care and Leadership 
  • Letter of Recommendation 
  • Academic credit units towards graduation

Become a  Peer Mentee

Apply  to be a Peer Mentee

Mentorship Expectations

  • Commitment: Winter and Spring Quarter
  • Attend H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Program Orientation (2 hours) 
  • Set goals and meet with Peer Mentor bi-weekly throughout Winter and Spring Quarter. 

Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled as a UC Davis student
  • Available 1-2 hrs per week for mentorship responsibilities.
  • Alignment with the mission/goals of Asian and Pacific Islander Academic Retention Initiative 

Mentor Benefits

  • Receive support in setting and reaching goals 
  • Experience in Community Care  
  • Academic credit units towards graduation