The Poorvu Center’s Office of Educational Opportunity (OEO) operates four (4) key peer mentorship programs that help provide guidance and support for all Yale College students as they pursue their educational and career goals.
Our program includes:
- Academic Strategies: 1:1 peer mentoring and student success workshops for ALL Yale College Students
- FGLI Thrive: Group and 1:1 peer mentoring and events for first-generation/lower-income first-years and sophomores. Students can also apply to be FGLI Community Ambassadors, who focus on organizing social and networking events for their FGLI peers.
- STEM Navigators: Weekly newsletters, 1:1 peer mentoring, and events for STEM students interested your area/major
- Disability Peer Mentors: 1:1 peer mentoring, discussion groups, and social events for students with disabilities and neurodivergence
As an OEO Peer Mentor, you will be helping your fellow students learn how to actively engage with Yale’s opportunities. Most mentors work for 2 or more OEO programs (ex. FGLI Thrive & STEM Navigators) for a total of 4-6 hours per week. The pay rate for mentors is $20.50/hour and extensive paid training is provided.
Application Process
Members of the Classes of 2027 and 2028, and Eli Whitney students who will have completed at least two (2) semesters by Fall 2026, can apply through the Yale College Peer Leaders Program link in Yale Connect.
In the application, OEO mentors should indicate two (2) out of the four (4) programs within the OEO they would like to work with: FGLI Thrive, STEM Navigators, Academic Strategies, and the Disability Peer Mentor Program (DPMP).
Please note the following:
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Students who list DPMP as one of their choices will be required to complete a brief supplemental application once their original application has been received.
- The FGLI Community Ambassador role is distinct from an FGLI Thrive Peer mentor role. FGLI Community Ambassadors help support FGLI community, social, and networking events, while FGLI Thrive mentors run peer mentorship groups for first-year students. If you would like to be considered for both roles, please indicate your interest in three (3) areas (FGLI Community Ambassador; FGLI Thrive Mentor; and one other area of mentorship).
The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 8 at 11:59 pm.
Please contact Dr. Lynda Paul, Associate Director, Office of Educational Opportunity.
Questions? Contact Us!
If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Office of Educational Opportunity (OEO).