First Year Mentor Program

Peer mentoring programs are shown to promote persistence, provide opportunities that encourage academic success, and foster a sense of belonging. The one-on-one model is designed to be student-centered and student-directed, allowing participants to easily blend their busy schedules with the requirements of the program.

The James Madison First Year Mentor Program strives to:

• Support First Year Students in their transition to James Madison and Michigan State University
• Encourage successful academic and personal development
• Promote student involvement
• Enrich the connections of Madison students to each other, the college, and the MSU campus

The First Year Mentor Program is currently paused while undergoing evaluation to increase student engagement for future cohorts of incoming students.