"From the start, the program put before us the challenge of developing a community and encouraging each other. . . . It has been exciting and invigorating to really start to feel this community emerge, in part because of my own enthusiasm, and to be richly involved in a couple of new students' lives, not as their superior or guidance counselor, but just as a friend."
– Sarah '04, third-year mentor

Peer Mentor Program

Activities and Events

Pre-orientation Retreat

This retreat is held off-campus in a location in or around the Portland area August 21. Read more.

Orientation Luncheon

The day before classes start, the peer mentor program will host a lunch for all of its program participants

Fall Semester Dinner

A casual and low-key opportunity to spend some time with your mentor and the staff/faculty liaison.

Topical Discussions/Workshops

The program coordinators work very hard to design opportunities for students to address the expected and unexpected stresses of being in college, such as going home for the first time, maintaining relationships with family and friends from your hometown, and preparing for the sophomore year.

Social Gatherings

Throughout the year there are activities planned by the coordinators, such as pizza downtown and bowling, movie screenings off-campus, and trips to museums.

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