First and second year students are invited to apply to work with a peer mentor for the 2021-2022 academic year by filling out this form. 

Deadline to apply is September 10. 2021

Require accommodations? Please contact us at maps@mtroyal.ca

Other notes:

• Matches will be made the week of September 20th, or sooner
• Mentees will be required to complete an online Orientation (1-hour)
• Program runs from September 2021 to April 2022

Watch this video to learn more:

Peer Mentors are:

• In year 2 or higher of their academic (credit) program
• Interested in helping first-year students succeed and grow
• Committed to leadership development
• Students in high academic standing (3.0 GPA or higher)

For the full role description, click here.

The 2021-2022 Peer Mentor Application is now closed. Please email maps@mtroyal.ca for all inquiries.

In the role of Senior Peer Mentor, students hone their leadership skills by providing mentees with academic and personal advice, guidance, moral support, and friendship and by providing MAPS Peer Mentors with support and learning opportunities through one-on-one check-ins (meetings), training activities, and group mentorship.

To learn more about this opportunity and how to apply, please read this role description.

There are are three MAPS Committees:

• Communications Committees (help brainstorm, design, and plan content for social media and the MAPS monthly newsletters)
• Community Outreach Committee (help coordinate volunteer and service opportunities that allow for meaningful connections with the greater community)
• Event Planning Committee (help plan social and educational events for the MAPS community)

If you are interested in joining one of the committees, please e-mail maps@mtroyal.ca a brief statement outlining what committee(s) you are interested in joining, why you are interested, and what skills you bring to the table. Mentees and mentors are able to join comittees. 

There a variety of groups that meet based on interest throughout the year. The meetings are facilitated by senior peer mentors and the purpose is to help build community, receive guidance, and work towards common goals.

Fill out this form to receive updates about upcoming events and meetings. 

How do I get involved?

• See the application forms linked above or contact maps@mtroyal.ca.

What if I don't want to be matched one-one-one with a mentor but still want to be involved?

• Students are welcome to join the MAPS community at any point during their time at MRU. There are a variety of group mentoring, social, and professional development activities offered throughout the year. Fill out this form to learn more. 

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!

What other leadership opportunities are there?

• MAPS mentors and mentees have the opportunity to join one of the committees. Returning mentors can apply to become a senior peer mentor. We are committed to providing meaningful opporutnities for students to connect and make social change. For more details, please contact us at maps@mtroyal.ca.
• You can also visit this link to see other student leadership opportunities at MRU.

I missed the deadline to apply. Now what?

• If you are in your first or second year and missed the opportunity to sign up as a mentee, please contact maps@mtroyal.ca. There are still many opportunities to get connected.
• If you want to be a mentor, please e-mail maps@mtroyal.ca and we will make sure to notify you when applications open again.

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.

Through sharing of cultural tradition and values, the BMO Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program provides peer-to-peer mentorship experiences for Indigenous 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. The BMO Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program is committed to supporting Indigenous student success.

If you are interested in being a mentor or mentee in this program, and you self-identify as Indigenous, please contact Marija Small Leggs at msmalllegs@mtroyal.ca.

Click here to learn more about the program.

Marija Small Legs
Student Success Coordinator
403.440.6285  |  msmalllegs@mtroyal.ca