PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
What is PMP about?
The Psychology Peer Mentorship Program is a project part of the UW Psychology Society. PMP connects first and second-year psychology students with upper-year mentors who can provide personalized advice and share their experiences on various academic and extracurricular topics.
Our aim is to build a sense of community among Psychology undergraduate students. This program consists of three different teams, each targeting a specific aspect of the university experience. These teams include the Professional Development, Academic, and Interpersonal Team.
The Professional Development team assists students with their professional careers by creating informative workshops that include the pursuit of traditional and non-traditional routes. The Academic team supports students in navigating the academic aspects of their degree, grad school, and research assistant roles. The Interpersonal team is a safe place for students to meet, learn more about themselves and others around them.
Read below to see what participating students will gain from this opportunity!
Mentees and Mentors
UW Psychology Peer Mentorship Program: Now Accepting Applications! FALL 2025
Are you a first or second-year psychology student looking for guidance and support on your academic journey? Our Peer Mentorship Program (PMP) is here to help! Applications are open until Friday, September 12th 11:59 PM.
To Apply:
Mentors (3rd and 4th years), please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/WVoryAcYskDcHcFN9
Mentees (1st and 2nd years,) please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ucckTBrPNWGvMtFW6
What you'll gain
As a mentee, you can receive guidance on:
- Exploring Careers in Psychology
- Navigating Co-op opportunities
- Extracurricular involvement within the department and beyond
- Gaining Research Experience
- Working on your USRA/Honours Thesis
- Time management strategies
- Addressing Academic Inquiries (within our capacity)
As a mentor, you’ll have the opportunity to:
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Give back to the UW Psych community by supporting first- and second-year students.
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Build leadership and communication skills valuable for grad school, co-op, or career applications.
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Strengthen your own knowledge by mentoring on co-op, research, courses, and time management.
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Expand your network by connecting with fellow mentors and mentees.
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Gain extracurricular experience to add to your CV, scholarship, or grad school applications.
Everyone will have a chance to attend fun PMP events that bring together both mentors and mentees to network and grow!
Let our upper-year psychology students help guide you through your academic journey!