Peer-2-Peer (P2P) Mentoring Program
About the P2P Mentoring Program
The P2P Mentoring program is an initiative by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) with an aim to support and strengthen retention. The program serves as a peer-to-peer space for 1st- and 2nd-year PhD graduate students to connect with and learn from 3rd- and 4th-year PhD students. Participants have the opportunity to build community and expand their professional network in an informal setting with optional topic questions to guide discussions. Mentors and mentees are encouraged to set goals and discuss topics of their choice.
P2P Program Timeline
September: Application Opens
October: Peer Mentors Assigned
October: 1st Peer Mentor Meeting
November: 2nd Peer Mentor Meeting
December: 3rd Peer Mentor Meeting
January/February: 4th Peer Mentor Meeting
March/April: 5th Peer Mentor Meeting
May: P2P Lunch and Final Evaluation
P2P Program Quick Facts
- Program runs from October to May
- Mentors/Mentees are encouraged to meet once a month with optional topics to guide discussion
- The P2P Mentorship Program operates in an asynchronous format intended to be flexible in order to accommodate each participant's unique schedule
- Several luncheons and coffees hours will be provided to build community across groups
