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Programs marked by ∆ are maintained and developed by student organizations and may not involve any University oversight.
Peer Programs for New Students
| NAME | OPEN TO | DESCRIPTION |
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| New Student Buddy ProgramÌý | All incoming studentsÌý | Welcome to the New Student Buddy Program, designed for all new students at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾! Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, arriving from Canada or elsewhere in the world, this program pairs you with a friendly and experienced Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ student who will help you navigate your first semester with confidence and success.To join or learn more please visit our .Ìý |
Peer Programs by Community/Specific Population
| NAME | OPEN TO | DESCRIPTION |
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| 1st Up: First Generation Peer Support Group | First Generation students | 1st Up is Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾'s peer support group for students who self-identify as First Generation (typically, the first in their family or care giving team to attend a post-secondary institution). Follow 1st Up on and join their group to stay up to date on events and posts from students! |
| ∆ | anyone interested in the affairs of Black students and those of the larger African Diaspora |
The Black Students’ Network (BSN) is a service provided through the , and is available to all Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ students who are interested in the affairs of Black students and those of the larger African Diaspora. We host a range of social and political events by and for Black Students, in addition to hosting discussions and providing mentoring and resources. This includes Soul Food Fridays, Blacktivities, Book Club, Youth Day, Skillshares, workshops, Hair Day, Movie Nights, Parties, Mentorship Programs, alumni events, panels, and more! Visit the Black Students' Network website to learn more. The Black Students’ Network (BSN) host a range of social and political events by and for Black Students, in addition to hosting discussions and providing mentoring and resources. To learn more please |
| ∆ | Black and racialized students | The Black Law Students’ Association of Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ (BLSAM) is a student-run organization at Â鶹´«Ã½Íøվ’s Faculty of Law. Through its programming, BLSAM aims to increase the visibility of Black and racialized students at the Faculty of Law and provide its members with the necessary tools to achieve the best law school experience and overall success. Please blsa.law [at] mail.mcgill.ca (email the Black Law Students’ Association) for mentorship inquiries and registration. |
| PhD Support Group | students in Doctoral programs | Do you find it challenging to balance life and academics? Do you feel disconnected from others in your program? Do you sometimes struggle to retain your focus and direction? Join our group for ideas, encouragement, motivation and a sense of connectedness. Students may attend one or both groups. Please register at least 1 hour prior to the start of a session in order to receive the invitation for the online meeting. |
| ∆ | 2SLGBTQIA+ Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ students | Queer Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ is a social, political, and informational support service for queer students, by queer students. Learn more at the |
Peer Programs for Students in Specific Departments/Programs
| NAME | OPEN TO | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| ∆ | M.D., C.M. program,ÌýFirst-Year Med studentsÌý |
The Ambassadors for Comprehensive Education (ACE) Buddy Match is a student-led initiative that was started in 2015 by the Ambassadors for Comprehensive Education standing committee within the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Medical Student Society (MSS). This mentoring program is offered to incoming first year medical students enrolled in the M.D., C.M. program. More information can be found on the , or by ace.mss [at] mail.mcgill.ca (emailing ACE). |
| Art History & Communication Studies Graduate Student Peer Mentoring | Art History & Communication Studies |
Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Art History & Communication Studies is offering a graduate student peer mentoring program for the academic school year. Mentors can clarify administrative and academic processes based on their first-hand experience; direct you towards available resources; and offer a sounding board, guidance, and friendly support. You can caitlin.loney [at] mcgill.ca (contact Caitlin Loney) if you have any questions! |
| CGSS Mentorship Program ∆ | Chemistry |
The Mentorship Program initiated by the Chemistry Graduate Student Society (CGSS) is a platform to connect first-year graduate students with returning graduate students in the Department of Chemistry. The program aims to help incoming students stay well-informed about the academic and general experience in Montreal. The survey for mentors and mentees is typically sent out to all current and incoming students in the department prior to the start of the Fall term. You should cgssmcgill [at] gmail.com (email the Chemistry Graduate Student Society) or the current CGSS VP Academic if you would like access to the Google Form. |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders Buddy Program | Communication Sciences and Disorders |
The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (SCSD) Buddy Program connects incoming first year students such as you with a 2nd year buddy that would help you to integrate into the program. For more information, scsd [at] mcgill.ca (email the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders.). |
| Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health |
EBOSS is the Student Society for the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health. They host a variety of student related events - including support groups and journal clubs - and also offers a Buddy Program to incoming students. For more information, president.eboss [at] mail.mcgill.ca (email the Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health Student Society President.) |
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| Faculty of Arts Internship Mentorship Initiative (AMI) | Arts | Faculty of Arts Internship Mentorship Initiative (AMI): Open to both undergraduate and graduate students the condition being that they are returning to the same program the next academic year (it is not open to students who are graduating). It was created in collaboration with the Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) to form a student network of past and future interns. |
| ∆ | Psychology |
The Graduate Association of Students in Psychology (GASP) Social Support System matches incoming first year MSc and PhD students with an upper-year student based on specialization (e.g., clinical vs. experimental) and research interests. The goal of this partnership is to assist young students with this often-stressful period and be available to answer questions as they arise. Incoming students are automatically assigned a mentor and do not need to opt-in. If you would like to volunteer to mentor a first-year student or to request a mentor, please gasp.pgss [at] mail.mcgill.ca (contact Graduate Association of Students in Psychology). |
| Medical Physics Student Council Buddy Program ∆ | Medical Physics |
The Medical Physics Student Council offers a buddy program that matches MSc2 students with incoming, first year students. This offers one-to-one support for communications and information. To access a buddy, go to the . |
| Nursing Peer Mentorship Program | Nursing | The NPMP program is a resource connecting students in the Faculty of Nursing, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels, who wish to be paired with an upper-year student. Mentors are paired to one mentee and have the role of supporting, discussing and collaborating with their mentees to resolve any and all issues encountered during their time at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ through channels most convenient to the dyad (by email, phone, text, in-person meetings, etc.). For more information, contact: graduate2.nursing [at] mcgill.ca. |
| School of Physical and Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Assocation Mentorship Program ∆ | Physical and Occupational Therapy | Professional Master’s students are paired with final year undergraduate and Qualifying Year students to guide them until their first clinical placement begins. They can give support and academic advice (about courses, classes, Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Campus) or non-academic advice (apartment search, where to eat, what to do/visit, etc.). Please contact academic.spotgsa [at] mail.mcgill.ca. |
| Supporting Incoming Sociology Graduate Students ∆ | Sociology | This year, the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Graduate Sociology Students' Association (MGSSA) provided incoming graduate students with contact information of current graduate students who could answer questions about graduate studies in our department and relocating to Montreal. We also have an active that incoming students are welcome to join where we share advice and information with each other. If you are an incoming graduate student in sociology and did not receive this information, please contact the graduate administrator in sociology (graduate.sociology [at] mcgill.ca) and request that your contact information be shared with the MGSSA executive. |
| WIN4Science Mentorship Program | Biological and Biomedical departments,Ìýfemale students in Ìý |
The Win4Science Mentoring Program aims to create a community, provide female role models as well as networking opportunities between female scientists from Biological and Biomedical departments across Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾. Mentoring groups consist of one mentor (professors, postdocs, research associates, etc.) and 2-4 mentees (graduate students, postdocs, early investigators, etc.). Groups are usually composed of members from different departments and at different study/career stages to drive rich learning and professional development. The composition of mentoring groups changes annually at the beginning of the Fall semester so that members can connect with many mentors and mentees over the years in the program. Registration is open all year long so people can join at any time during the academic year. |
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