The Human Development & Family Studies Peer Mentoring program is a supportive community for new first-year HDFS students who identify as first-generation college students and/or students of color. Participation in the program is interest based and is a full-year commitment.
Program Support & Highlights Include:
-Mentoring & Community within your Major: In addition to campus mentoring programs, the HDFS Peer Mentoring program will help you build connections with your peers, your mentor, faculty, & staff in the HDFS major.
-Dedicated Peer Mentor: You will be paired with a junior or senior HDFS student who will be your support, friend, resource, & Peer Mentor throughout your first-year at CSU.
-Enrollment in 1-credit "Mentees First-Year Success" course (HDFS 160). You & your mentor will take the course together. The class is in-person Wednesdays | 4:00pm - 5:40pm.
-Program Events: Social & academic events are offered throughout the year to students in the mentoring community.
If you have any questions, please contact the Mentoring Program Coordinator & HDFS Advisor, Lucy Paltoo-Brady at
Lucy.Paltoo@colostate.edu.