The Peer Mentorship Program presents a unique opportunity to connect with other SAIT students.
Having a peer mentor or being one is a great way to build confidence and enhance essential skills that help you stand out to employers.
Program details
The Peer Mentorship Program is offered during the fall, winter, and spring semesters to students who attend a full-time, day-time credit diploma or degree program. At this time, we are unable to offer Peer Mentorship to students attending certificate, fast-track, open studies, pre-employment or apprenticeship programs.
The Peer Mentorship Program matches senior student mentors with first-year mentees. Matches become part of a structured relationship and are based on a common program of study.
A mentor may be matched with a single mentee or with several mentees to form a small group. Mentors and mentees meet approximately one hour weekly for 12 weeks each semester.
A required peer mentorship orientation supports mentors and mentees. Mentor groups may meet in person or virtually through Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
Mentoring is not the same as counselling or tutoring. If you are in need of these services, please contact student development and counselling or academic coaching and tutoring services.
Winter 2025 registration
Winter 2025 registrations are now open for both mentees and mentors from Nov. 18, 2024 to Jan. 10, 2025.
The Winter Peer Mentorship program begins Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Be sure to register and reserve your spot for this very popular and successful program.
Gain confidence and insight to help you navigate campus life at SAIT throughout your SAIT journey.
Sign up for a peer mentor to:
- meet new people and expand your community
- improve your communication, critical thinking and collaboration skills
- learn about resources and services on campus
- develop networking, professional and relationship-building skills
- gain credit for your co-curricular recognition
- start your life-long mentorship journey.
To qualify as a peer mentee, you must:
- be a first-year student attending a full-time daytime credit diploma or degree program
- commit to meeting with your mentor for 1 hour per week or 12 hours per semester
- participate in a required peer mentorship orientation.
Did you know? Studies show having a mentor improves GPA and course completion and increases confidence, motivation and self-belief.
Registrations for Winter 2025 are now open.
Boost your leadership skills and help a new student adjust to life on campus. Support student success by referring your mentee to valuable resources, encouraging them to get involved and providing guidance on succeeding at SAIT.
To qualify as a peer mentor, you must:
- be in your second year or higher of a full-time daytime credit diploma or degree program
- maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better
- be in good standing with the Office of Student Conduct
- demonstrate an ability to engage and encourage others
- demonstrate empathy towards the ideas and experiences of others
- be passionate about your SAIT experience
- commit to meeting with your mentee for 1 hour per week or 12 hours per semester
- participate in a required peer mentorship orientation.
As a peer mentor, you will:
- enhance your self-awareness through positive role modelling
- put your engaging communication techniques and critical-thinking abilities into practice
- build relationships along with your interpersonal skills
- contribute to a great campus culture
- improve your career profile and gain credit for your co-curricular recognition.
Did you know? Studies show being a mentor increases academic performance, self-understanding, communication and personal growth.
Note: Mentors are not tutors — they are not expected to assist mentees with coursework.
Registrations for Winter 2025 are now open.
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
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