Mentoring Programs

REACH (Retain, Engage, Aspire, Connect, Help) Peer Mentoring Program

The REACH Peer Mentoring program is designed to assist participants in successfully transitioning to life as a Ball State Student.

We know that leaving home and starting life in college is a challenging transition. REACH is open to all students and focuses on the experiences of first-year students.

Fall Opportunity

In the fall, you can continue the program with a 1-credit hour course to focus on building your academic and social skills to help you successfully transition as a Ball State Student by:

Connecting with an upper-class mentor, who will help guide you though your transition to life at Ball State University
Intentional interactions with mentors, faculty, staff, and alumni who encourage and support you in your unique cultural journey through college
Being introduced to academic, social, and personal resources to help successfully navigate university systems and processes
Gain course credit for a minor in Leadership

Mentees

Fall

To register for the Fall program, follow the instructions below.

Go to your self-service banner
Under registration, select course Add / Drop / Withdrawal
Use the CRN 38501

Mentors

Requirements and Qualifications

Requirements

As a peer mentor, you will need to:

Serve as a resource and guide for assigned first year students.
Serve as a role model in actions and words.
Connect students to appropriate opportunities to engage in curricular and co-curricular opportunities.
Serve as a liaison between students and the Multicultural Center.
Attend all required trainings.

Qualifications

maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
30+ credits completed
be familiar with campus resources
be involved in a minimum of one curricular or co-curricular opportunity for a minimum of 2 semesters

possess a basic knowledge of and care about issues that affect first-time college students
support the mission and work of the Multicultural Center
demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

REACH mentors will be recognized for their efforts through letters of recommendation and references that reflect their work effort. They will also receive recognition at the annual Achievement Awards and many other unique opportunities through the Multicultural Center and Division of Student Affairs.

Benefits

The REACH Program is a volunteer program, but mentors can receive the following:

Gain 1-credit hour in the Leadership minor

Letters of recommendations and references
Recognition at annual Achievement Awards

FAQ

Mentees

How does pairing work?

You will be asked to complete a survey which we will use to determine your mentor.

What does my fee cover?

Your $135 student fee will cover your housing, meals, and activities within the program.

What if I am not able to pay the student fee for the program?

You may contact us at mc2@bsu.edu or call us at 765-285-1344 and we can work out options for you to participate.

Will I have to pay a fee for the fall program?

No fee will be required.

Will the class be available for the spring semester?

No, the class is primarily focused on the fall semester to help first-year students become acclimated in their first semester.

Who can join the REACH program?

We accept all students into our program until capacity is reached.

Mentors

How do I become a mentor?

Please reach out to MC2bsu.edu or gnlloyd@bsu.edu for further instruction.

Will I have to attend all trainings?

Mentors need to be present for all training regardless of fall/summer

If I were a mentor before do I have to reapply?

Yes, you will still have to go through the process of applying and interviewing to be selected.

If I was a REACH Mentor before, would I still get the class credit again?

Yes, you would be able to receive duplicate credit for the course. You are encouraged to speak with your academic advisor.

Multicultural Center

1120 N McKinley Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Summer: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

765-285-1344

765-285-2300