Mentors: Academic & Personal Success (MAPS)
COVID19 Update: The MAPS Peer Mentorship Program will be running remotely during the 2020-2021 academic year. Please see our full statement regarding program adjustments here.
About the Program
Inspiring lifelong learning through transformational mentorship experiences.
The MAPS Peer Mentorship Program provides peer-to-peer mentorship experiences for first-year students at Mount Royal University. Recognizing the importance of supporting students as they transition into university, this program empowers both the mentor and mentee to establish relationships and hone their academic skills through education, culture, community and wellness.
New! Summer Programming
Ask a MAPS Peer Mentor: Open Q&A Sessions
What is the best part about our academic program? How do I join a club? What is the best study strategy? If you are #New2MRU and have some questions about your first semester, our MAPS peer mentors will gladly answer them for you!
Peer Mentors are senior students who are leaders in our campus community. They are successful in their studies and involved in different activities on campus.
If you do not have any specific questions, but you would like to join the call to hear from others, that's totally OK too! Join us for your own reasons and learn a bit more about MRU.
To access the schedule and call-in instructions, you will need to be logged into your mtroyal.ca account via Chrome. Once you are logged in, click on this link to access the information.
These events will be hosted through the months of July and August. We will be adding some dates as we go, so check the schedule often for new additions.
Click here for full event details: schedule and Google Meet link
Work with a Peer Mentor
First-year students (mentees) in the program will:
- Connect with an experienced MRU student in their academic program
- Develop strategies to successfully transition into university life (both academically and personally)
- Understand the supports and services available for personal and academic success
- Increase their sense of belonging within the MRU community
Mentee applications for 2020-2021 are now open.
The deadline to apply is September 30, 2020, but do not wait. Apply today.
If you have questions, email us: maps@mtroyal.ca.
Why work with a Peer Mentor?
Check out the video below to hear about the value of working with a peer mentor:
Where else can I get support as a first-year student?
As a #New2MRU student, we encourage you to attend New Student Orientation (NSO) and check our the Getting Ready webpage created specifically to help first-year students get ready for life at MRU!
Be a Peer Mentor
Peer Mentors in the program will:
- Support first-year students transitioning into MRU through a mutually rewarding experience
- Develop mentorship and leadership skills
- Gain valuable leadership and community service experience to include on your resume and scholarship applications
- Increase feelings of connectedness and belonging within the MRU community
For the full role description, click here.
Peer Mentor applications for the 2020-2021 academic year are now closed. If you are still interested in becoming a peer mentor, please email us your name, what program you are in, and why you want to be a peer mentor and we will get back to you as soon as we can: maps@mtroyal.ca. Thank you for your interest in the MAPS peer mentorship program!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the program work?
First-year MRU students are matched with a more senior student in their academic program. The mentorship relationship begins in early-September and continues throughout the academic year until April. You will meet with your mentor for approximately 1 hour/week, and events will be planned throughout the year to support mentor/mentee relationships.
How do I get involved?
If you are a first-year student interested in working with a peer mentor, click on “Work with a peer mentor” in the menu on the left.
If you are a returning student interested in becoming a peer mentor to first year students, click on “Be a peer mentor” in the menu on the left.
How is MAPS different from the Peer Learning Program?
This mentorship program is different from the Peer Learning Program where learning peers (student leaders) help students with course-specific knowledge, study strategies, and encouragement. This program was formerly called the peer tutoring program.
The MAPS peer mentorship program matches senior students (mentors) with first-year students (mentees) in their program or aspiring to be in their program. Mentors provide their mentees with mentorship and leadership in support of their transition into university life. They support them with academic advice and strategies, as well as personal/social support.
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