Cerro Coso Community College

You are here

Home Student Services ACCESS Programs Peer Mentor Program
Access Programs Peer Mentors

Peer Mentor Program

What is the Peer Mentor Program?

Peer Mentors are students helping students! Mentors offer guidance, encouragement and a supportive network to Access Programs students and maintain regular contact throughout the semester. They assist in coordinating program activities and events that promote student engagement.

We encourage you to sign-up for peer mentoring.

What’s the Benefit of Having a Mentor?

  • Make connections with other students and college staff
  • Discover campus resources
  • Improve social skills and study strategies
  • Stay on track to meet your educational goals
  • Enrich your student experience

"My peer mentor was very understanding and patient."
–Survey Respondent

How Do You Sign Up?

  1. Fill out the One-on-One Mentoring Application
  2. Get partnered with a mentor and arrange times to meet
  3. Meet regularly and stay on track to meet your goals

What Mentees Say*

100% of students feel more connected to Access Programs and/or Cerro Coso

90% of students are more knowledgeable of campus resources

80% of students stated their mentor helped them stay in school

100% of students would encourage other students to participate in the Peer Mentoring Program

Becoming a peer mentor is like joining a team. You'll have help every step of the way. You are not alone.
–Laura Avina

*Fall 2018 Mentee Experience Survey

Want to Become a Mentor?

If you are interested in sharing your college experience with your peers and want to:

  • Help students feel welcome
  • Motivate, encourage, and guide students through their educational journey
  • Gain leadership and collaboration skills

then we encourage you to inquire about the position!

Contact

Access Programs
(760) 384-6250
accessprograms@cerrocoso.edu