Peer mentors at FSU Panama City work closely with our Student Success staff and other campus stakeholders to help students navigate academic and social life as well as guide students towards success. Our peer mentors are currently enrolled undergraduate students at FSU Panama City who engage with first-year students in their Florida State Experience course as well as work with other students on campus to provide guidance, support, and valuable insights into navigating academic and social life at FSU. Peer mentors serve as role models, offering encouragement, sharing their own experiences, and providing practical advice on topics ranging from course selection to campus resources.
Students can discuss many topics with peer mentors. Topics range from time management, avoiding procrastination, studying for a midterm, reducing school stress, and becoming involved on campus. Mentors may also assist with discussing how to navigate college life, connecting students with appropriate resources and services, developing essential skills and strategies for college success, and various FSU resources.
Eligibility to Apply as a Mentor
- Current, degree-seeking FSU Panama City Undergraduate Student
- Must have at least one academic year (fall and spring semester) completed at FSU
- Minimum 3.00 FSU GPA
- Be free of any pending academic honor violations and any behavioral conduct concerns
- Attend and engage in an assigned IDS1107 (The Florida State Experience) course during the term they are applying for
- Assist with student success outreach and events
- Be committed to the position for a full semester
- Agree to attend all required trainings and meetings
Application Process
The application for success mentors for the Fall 2025 semester is now open! All applications and required application materials are due by Monday, June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM Central Time.
Required Materials
- Completed Online Application with a current resume uploaded
- A minimum of two Success Mentor Recommendation Forms submitted on your behalf by non-familial recommenders. At least one of the forms must be completed by an FSU faculty or staff member.
- Applicants must complete part one before sending it to their recommender. Recommenders must complete, sign, and submit the form directly to The Chapman Center by emailing it to studentsuccess@pc.fsu.edu or dropping it off in a sealed envelope in The Chapman Center in Holley C117. If you need copies of the printed form, you can pick up printed copies at The Chapman Center in Holley C117 or download.
- Your completed online application and a minimum of two recommendation forms must be received by June 30, 2025, for your application to be considered complete.
Contact Us
Mentoring Supervisor: Tawni Hayden
Location: The Chapman Center - Holley C117
Email: studentsuccess@pc.fsu.edu