About Mentoring

First-Year Mentoring is designed to support your transition into university life by connecting you with a trained, experienced Peer Mentor. Our mission is to lead students to greater success by encouraging learning, inspiring reflection, and building relationships through consistent, focused support. Your mentor is here to answer questions, connect you to resources, and help you feel a sense of belonging at BYU.

How Do I Meet With My Peer Mentor?

For students currently taking courses during their first year at BYU, you can schedule a meeting with your mentor here: https://byu2.my.site.com/s/

For students accepted to BYU but not yet enrolled in courses, you can contact our office for additional support: (801)422-8176 or fye@byu.edu

What Can My Peer Mentor Help Me With?

Your Peer Mentor is assigned before you arrive at BYU and will reach out via phone and email. After you arrive, you'll meet your on-campus mentor during New Student Orientation and work with them in your UNIV 101 class. Mentors are available for one-on-one meetings throughout your first year to answer questions, build skills, and offer guidance across a wide range of topics:

Making the Most of BYU & Provo
Getting involved on campus
Navigating Registration & Creating a Smart First-Year Schedule
Academic Support Resources
Building Healthy Relationships at BYU (roommates, peers, professors)
Exploring Future Opportunities: Study Abroad & Internships
Navigating On- and Off-Campus Housing (now or in the future)
Learning How to Learn in College
Time management
Discovering Your Purpose at BYU
Understanding expectations as a BYU student
Growing Personally, Spiritually, and Intellectually
Managing Money as a Student (budgeting, jobs, scholarships)
Overcoming Challenges & Building Resilience

Mentors are also trained to connect you with the right campus resources if they aren’t able to provide the specific help you need.

Why Should I Participate?

First-Year Mentoring helps you get the most out of BYU from day one. Your mentor is here to help you navigate any questions—big or small—and provide meaningful support. Many students have found their mentoring experience impactful. Here’s what some of them have shared:

"She’s awesome!!!! She’s so caring, she really invests time to be with me and is present in the meetings and loves to help!!"
"She is so nice! She genuinely wants to help us and is on top of everything! She has helped a ton to create a friendly and inclusive environment in the classroom and knows how to be a friend to all the incoming freshman!"
"He’s an amazing guy and honestly a good friend of mine now. Puts himself in my shoes"
"She is always so helpful and caring, pointing me towards great resources! A genuine friend throughout the turmoil of adapting to college"

Whether you're excited, nervous, or somewhere in between—your Peer Mentor is here to walk with you every step of the way.