The Athletic Academic Mentoring Program supports student-athletes who may be at-risk
academically, or are deemed to be in need of services to help to navigate academics
at the college level. Graduate level mentors meet weekly with student-athletes to
assist them in utilizing existing university resources and monitor their academic
progression throughout the semester.
Learn more at: https://wcupagoldenrams.com/sports/2016/8/10/academic-mentoring-program.aspx .
The Biology Department Peer Mentoring program pairs upper-level Biology majors with
incoming freshman and transfer students to create a supportive community of students
in the Biology department. The goal of the program is to help ease students' transition
into WCU.
Interested students should contact Dr. Eric Sweet - esweet@wcupa.edu
The program piloted in Spring 2024, connects students in the college via GroupMe and shares research-based student success knowledge, student success events, campus
resources, and reminders. Students can get peer support anytime, anywhere. The project
will empower students within the CBPM to thrive socially, academically, and professionally
while building a strong sense of connection and a culture of caring through mentorship,
peer support, and community engagement. Alongside the community, the program also
pairs student mentors and mentees. The peer mentoring group will meet in person throughout
the semester. The program also organizes peer support events throughout the semester.
First-year commuter students can sign up to receive weekly emails from a Commuter
Assistant as well as the opportunity to meet one-on-one monthly. These meetings are
check-ins where the Commuter Assistant will ask how your transition to WCU is going
with regard to commuting, classes, social adjustment, getting involved, etc. The Commuter
Assistants also host monthly social lunches for any commuter student to attend. To
sign up for a Commuter Assistant, email commuters @wcupa.edu.
To learn more about the program, visit the Off-Campus and Commuter Services website
at: https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/offCampusCommuter/currentStudents.aspx .
The Center for Women & Gender Equity is dedicated to the advancement of women and
marginalized gender identities, with a focus on the intersection of marginalized identities.
The peer educators in the Center offer informal mentoring through attendance at community
events like our Book Club and conversation series. Students can also access informal
mentoring by dropping by the Center, where you can seek advice and support from students
trained in understanding campus resources, working with folks across a range of identities,
and supporting post-trauma.
Stay connected and learn more through the Center’s website and Instagram.
The Dowdy Multicultural Center Peer Mentoring Program is dedicated to supporting WCU
Students of Color (Asian American, Black/African American, Desi American, Latinx,
Mixed heritage, Native American/Indigenous, Pacific Islander) through their first
academic year. Mentees will learn about campus resources, establish a support network
that includes students, faculty, and staff, and create goals for holistic success
with the guidance of established student leaders and the Dowdy Multicultural Center
staff. Eligible students will receive an email with the application from the Dowdy
Multicultural Center.
To learn more, visit: https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/multicultural/mentoringProgram.aspx
The mission of D-CAP is to build an inclusive and accepting campus community to better
support the experience and success of degree-seeking students with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) through indirect and direct supports. Mentors provide mentees with
direct support in building skills in executive functioning, self-care, inter-personal,
self-advocacy, and employment readiness. Visit the website to learn more about how
to apply for this program. To learn more, visit the DCAP website at https://www.wcupa.edu/deputy-provost/dcap/
Good Company is a group of WCU faculty and staff who were first in their family to
go to college. This group is committed to supporting current first-gen students throughout
their time at WCU. Students can reach out to any faculty or staff member on the Good
Company list to initiate a conversation about issues they’re running into or questions
they may have on any topic. When doing so, please mention that you saw them listed
on the Good Company website. To find a member of Good Company, please visit the Good
Company website at https://www.wcupa.edu/wcFirst/goodCompany.aspx.
Recruitment Counselor’s serve as a resource and mentor to prospective sorority members
throughout the formal recruitment process. Prospective new members will be assigned
a recruitment counselor who will connect with them regularly to share expectations,
check in on how the process is going, and answer questions/concerns about recruitment.
To learn more about sororities and fraternities on campus, visit the Fraternity and
Sorority Life website at https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/fraternitySorority/default.aspx .
Ram Nation is a mentoring platform where all WCU students and alumni can connect with
a professional mentor for an informational interview, job shadowing, mock interviews,
project opportunities, and more. To get started, visit https://ramnation.wcupa.edu/v2/
The WCU Summer Undergraduate Research Institute (SURI) was created to increase the
interest in and opportunities for undergraduate research and creative activity in
all disciplines. Students work collaboratively with a faculty mentor through a five-week
program in the first summer session, conducting research and creative activities which
will help prepare students for graduate-level studies and/or careers. SURI participants
will spend 37.5 hours a week on their project and receive a stipend to support their
work. Students will also participate in weekly research-focused events and activities,
to foster collaboration and networking. To learn more, visit the Office of Sponsored
Research page for students at https://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/research/student-resources.aspx
