Each semester, new student veterans arrive at Columbia in the pursuit of higher education and transition resources. This peer-to-peer mentoring program provides social support to incoming student veterans and is particularly helpful in fostering the unique dynamic that exists between students with shared experiences. As a Veteran Peer Mentor you will have the opportunity to assist student veterans as they adjust to Columbia, by providing general advice, assistance, support, and personal transition experience. As well as providing direct support to incoming student veterans, Veteran Peer Mentors will also be a source of support for GS student veterans in any phase of their enrollment offering guidance and perspective when needed to the entire student veteran population.
Responsibilities Include:
- Offer mentorship and guidance to incoming student veterans during their first semester
- Offer mentorship to continuing student veterans as needed
- Maintaining regular contact with your mentees during their first semester.
- Helping mentees understand what they can expect during their time at Columbia by providing experiential and personal support.
- Assisting mentees with understanding student resources and services available at the university.
- Assisting with social integration by encouraging mentees to participate in extra-curricular activities such as joining a club, attending GS & university wide events, sports, etc.
- Attending Mentor Mentee Social(s) and 1-2 peer mentor staff meetings per semester.
Respond to inquiries via [email protected]
Time Commitment
- Veteran Mentor Training (First Week of April or May 2026)
- Group Veteran Mentor Meetings beginning Fall 2026 (Usually scheduled on Friday)
- Attend (2-4) Veteran specific events per semester. Events maybe included but not limited to:
- Veteran Meet & Greet & Welcome Breakfast (During New Student Orientation Week)
- Mentor/Mentee Meet Up (First Week of Classes)
- Monthly Student Veteran Lunch Series
- CVTI Community Hours
Requirements:
- Must be enrolled an enrolled General Studies Student with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
- Successfully completed one full semester
- Plan to enroll for both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
- General knowledge of university departments and services
- Must attend a half-day Veteran Mentoring training session (April or May 2026)
- Summer availability to begin mentor/mentee outreach (virtual) primarily by email or phone
Eligible for GS Thank You Gifts
Following satisfactory completion of duties, Veteran Peer Mentors will receive up to $100 in their CU Flex account applied to their next semester
Apply
To Apply, please submit an online application by Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026
Eligible participants will receive an email with details to schedule an individual interview.
For any questions, please contact Jazmin McBride, Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Veteran Initiatives at [email protected]
