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CSSH Department Peer Mentors

Fall 2024 Peer Mentors standing in several lines in a tiered classroom

CSSH Peer Mentors are undergraduate student leaders who provide first- and second-year students in their department with peer guidance and support.

Looking to connect with a CSSH Peer Mentor? Check out our Spring 2026 Peer Mentor directory here!

Looking to apply to become a CSSH Peer Mentor? Apply here! The priority deadline for Fall 2026 is May 31, 2026.

Prospective applicants, please read all of the information below carefully prior to applying to ensure a strong understanding of the program, requirements, and eligibility. The CSSH Peer Mentor program hires undergraduate students (second-years and above) whose home college is CSSH. CSSH Peer Mentors must be in classes or on part-time co-op in the Boston area during the semester they are seeking to mentor, and must have availability to attend their department’s 1000 (Intro to College) course. Students on full-time co-op are not eligible to mentor during their time on co-op. Prospective mentors must be in Good Academic Standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, have been declared in their major for at least one full semester, and have spent at least one semester on the Boston campus.

The most competitive candidates are actively involved on campus (in their department, CSSH, and/or at Northeastern more broadly) and have a genuine interest in getting to know and supporting new and new-to-Boston students. Students with co-op experience are given priority review, though all eligible students are encouraged to apply. The role is open to both Work Study and non-Work Study students, though spaces are limited for the latter.

What are the goals of the CSSH Peer Mentor program?

  1. Support students’ sense of belonging in their departments, the College, and the University
  2. Provide peer support during a student’s first semester on the Boston campus
  3. Ease new students’ transition to college life or the Boston campus through peer guidance
  4. Introduce and help new students navigate opportunities on campus and in Boston
  5. Build a CSSH community that spans across class levels (from first-years to seniors)
  6. Provide examples of curricular, extracurricular, and experiential learning pathways

What are the expectations of CSSH Peer Mentors? What compensation is provided?

  1. Mentor first- and/or second-year students in your academic department’s 1000 (Intro to College) course.
  2. Attend DEPT1000/INSH1000 (First-Year Seminar class) when invited by the instructor to share from your experiences and meet with mentees. Mentors must have schedule availability compatible with the meeting time of their department’s 1000 class. Students in combined majors will be considered for either department based on schedule and need.
  3. Attend mandatory College-wide Peer Mentor trainings/check-in meetings once/month.
  4. Work with first-year students at Northeastern’s network and partner campuses (e.g. NYC Scholars, London Scholars, NUin, etc.) virtually as requested/available.
  5. Assist with planning College-wide community events, contribute to Students of CSSH social media account, and/or meet with College leaders to represent peers, as requested/available.

CSSH Peer Mentors will be compensated at $18/hour for Fall 2026. Peer Mentors can expect to commit an average of 1-3 hours per week to the program.

What are the expectations of Lead Peer Mentors? What compensation is provided?

In addition to the responsibilities of a CSSH Peer Mentor, Lead Peer Mentors are responsible for:

  1. Liaising with department faculty to coordinate DEPT1000/INSH1000 Peer Mentor visits
  2. Managing mentor-mentee assignments for their department
  3. Attending periodic check-in meetings with the Associate Director of Undergraduate Student Engagement

Up to one Lead Peer Mentor will be hired from each department. Lead Peer Mentors are required to have at least one semester of experience as a CSSH Peer Mentor with a strong record of reliability and engagement. Returning mentors who wish to be considered for the Lead Peer Mentor role can indicate their interest on the application.

Lead Peer Mentors for INSH1000 sections will also serve in a Teaching Assistant (TA) capacity. INSH1000 Lead Peer Mentors/TAs will attend class weekly and assist the staff instructor with course instruction, breakout group facilitation, grading, and other related tasks as assigned. 

Lead Peer Mentors will be compensated at $20/hour for Fall 2026. Lead Peer Mentors can expect to commit an average of 2-4 hours per week to the program.

What is the application deadline for Fall 2026?

The priority deadline for Fall 2026 is May 31, 2026.

How do I apply?

Apply here!

Who do I contact if I have questions?

If you have any questions about the CSSH Peer Mentor program or application, please contact Kelliann Henry, Associate Director of Undergraduate Student Engagement, at [email protected].