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 2025/26 academic year are now closed. If you would like to be notified when the next intake opens, please sign up here.
Please stay tuned for future mentorship opportunities and follow NAIT Peer Mentorship on Ookslife for updates.
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!