Is the program free?
Yes, the program is free to qualifying participants who complete an application.
Is this program required for all incoming freshmen?
Peer Mentoring is NOT required for all incoming
freshmen. There are students required to participate based upon their
admission criteria. Otherwise, the program is voluntary to most Ferris
students.
Can anyone join the program?
Any first or second semester Ferris student or first
semester transfer student is eligible to have a peer mentor.
Is it possible to get dismissed from the program?
Yes. One program goal is to provide support to students
who genuinely have an interest in becoming a successful student. If
mentors or mentees engage in activities that may misrepresent Ferris
State University or the SCHOLAR Program, the student will be dismissed
from the program.
When is the best time for me to sign up for the program?
The program staff will notify first-semester students of
the peer mentor opportunity either during summer orientation or prior
to the beginning of each semester.
How will I benefit from participating in the program?
Mentee participants benefit a great deal by having a peer
mentor. They will be matched with an upper class student who can show
them the Ferris campus, someone who provides suggestions about campus
resources i.e. tutoring, counseling, athletics, campus events, etc.
and someone who will give them advice about college.
