Become a Peer Navigator at NCWU – Apply Today!

Peer Navigators are mentors and orientation leaders who support new students through their first year at North Carolina Wesleyan University. Grounded in Life Design principles, they help students build confidence, connect to campus resources, and engage fully in campus life. This role combines the responsibilities of Orientation Leader and Peer Mentor.

Important Dates for 2026:

• Application deadline: March 20, 2026

• Interviews: March 23–27

• Training: April TBD (before school ends)

• Orientation commitment: July 12–23

Responsibilities include:

Mentoring 25–35 first-year students with weekly check-ins and workshops
Leading campus tours, orientation activities, and community events
Helping students develop skills like time management, study strategies, and self-advocacy
Supporting orientation logistics and promoting an inclusive campus community

Qualifications:

Minimum 2.5 GPA
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Empathy, professionalism, and a desire to support new students

Time Commitment & Compensation:

Summer orientation and preparation
3–6 hours/week during fall semester, including a 1-credit leadership course
Paid position with housing and dining credits, plus leadership class benefits

NCWU Online Peer Navigator Application Form

This new position combines Orientation Leaders and Peer Mentors into one dynamic role dedicated to mentoring and engaging new students as they begin their Wesleyan experience.

Name

First

Last

Student ID:

Major/Minor:

Graduation Year:

Are you a residential student (live on campus) or commuter student?

Residential
Commuter

Hometown/Country:

Cell Number:

Why are you interested in serving as a Peer Navigator at NC Wesleyan?

(Please describe why you would like to mentor and support new students and what this role means to you.)

What qualities or experiences make you a strong candidate for this role?

(Consider leadership experience, mentoring, campus involvement, communication skills, or other relevant experiences.)

How would you help first-year students build confidence, connection, and academic success during their transition to NC Wesleyan?

What do you love most about NC Wesleyan, and how would you demonstrate that through your role as a Peer Navigator?

Please list campus organizations, activities, athletics, employment, or leadership roles in which you are currently involved.

Are you available to participate in required training, classes, and orientation programming (including summer and Welcome Week activities)?

Please provide the name of one faculty or staff member who can speak to your qualifications:

Name

Title/Department:

Relationship

Applicant Agreement
By signing below, I confirm that I meet the minimum GPA requirement (2.5), understand the responsibilities of the Peer Navigator role, and commit to maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and active participation in required training and programming.

OPTIONAL PDF APPLICATION

Download PDF and complete the application, use submit button on pdf to email ssc@ncwu.edu by March 20. Questions? Contact us at ssc@ncwu.edu.

Download PDF Application