CMNS Peer Mentors

The CMNS Peer Mentors are a group of undergraduate student leaders in the College Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. CMNS Peer Mentors assist current and prospective CMNS students with their academic, career, personal, and social goals. 

CMNS Peer Mentors offer the following undergraduate services: 

• Graduation Planning: Mapping out the coursework needed to achieve one's undergraduate degree
• Discussing College Transition Topics: Assisting new CMNS students with topic areas such as: time management, getting involved on campus, making friends, and learning campus resources
• Reviewing CMNS Limited Enrollment Programs: Providing current and prospective CMNS students with information about CMNS Limited Enrollment program requirements for: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Neuroscience
• CMNS100 Teaching Assistance: Serving as peer leaders to CMNS first-year students who are enrolled in CMNS-specific CMNS100 course sections

How to Connect With A CMNS Peer Mentor

Students who would like to connect or meet with a CMNS Peer Mentor during the fall or spring semesters can visit the CMNS Peer Mentor Office located in Symons Hall 1317. CMNS Peer Mentor office hours are typically Monday-Thursday from 8:30 am to 4 pm, Friday 10 am to 2 pm. No appointment is needed to meet with a CMNS Peer Mentor. 

Email the CMNS Peer Mentor Program

CMNS Peer Mentors can be also reached by email at cmnspeermentors@umd.edu.

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Interest in Becoming a Peer Mentor?

Applications for peer mentors are typically accepted at the beginning of each calendar year. Peer Mentor Application information