CALS PALS Peer Mentor Application | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

First Name *

Last Name *

Major(s) *

Minor(s)

Cumulative GPA *

Applicants must meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be considered for a CALS PALS peer mentor position.

Your UA Email *

For example: wilmacats@email.arizona.edu

Mobile Phone Number *

Please note that your UA email will be used as the official means of communication. Your phone number will be a back-up option.

T-shirt Size *

If you're selected as a CALS PALS peer mentor, a polo shirt will be provided as part of the program.

Preferred Name *

Candidates selected to be a CALS PALS peer mentor will be provided with a name tag and a polo.

Have you served as a peer mentor in college or high school? *

If yes, please describe the program and your role.

CALS 195 2023 Success Course: Which days and times below work with your schedule? *

Select all that apply.

Option 1: Tuesday 2 to 2:50pm

Option 2: Wednesday 1 to 1:50pm

Option 3: Wednesday 10 to 10:50am

Option 4: Tuesday 11 to 11:50am

Option 5: Wednesday 11 to 11:50am

Option 6: Tuesday 1 to 1:50pm

Option 7: Wednesday 9 to 9:50am

Based on your selection(s) in the previous question, please rank your availability in order of preference. *

For example: Option 1, Option 4, Option 3. You will be assigned only one of the course days and times listed in the previous question.

I will attend the weekly CALS PALS professional development meetings from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. every Tuesday. *

I agree

I agree to participate in the 2 day orientation program from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday April 29 and Saturday August 19, 2023. *

Yes, I will attend both days.

Select if you are a returning or new CALS PALS applicant: *

Returning

New

Resume

Please upload a resume that lists work experiences, as well as academic and campus involvement.
Files must be less than 40 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

Cover Letter (PDF)

New mentor applicant (Has not been a CALS PALS Peer Mentor in previous semesters): Please upload a cover letter in PDF format that addresses the following questions: - What does being a peer mentor mean to you, and why are you interested in being a CALS PALS peer mentor? - What campus resources have you used and would encourage others to use? - Why are you uniquely qualified to serve as a leader and role model to students? - What are the benefits and importance of diversity on a college campus? - Share relevant work or leadership experience. Returning mentor applicant (Has prior experience as a CALS PALS Peer Mentor): Please upload a cover letter in PDF format that addresses the following questions: - What are you looking for in your next opportunity with CALS PALS? - What campus resources have you used and would encourage others to use? - How have you balanced your responsibilities as a student and mentor? How can you improve? - Why are you uniquely qualified to serve as a leader and role model to students? - What are the benefits and importance of diversity on a college campus?
Files must be less than 40 MB.
Allowed file types: pdf.

In 200 words or less, complete the following statement: An effective mentor is...

Required for new and returning CALS PALS applicants.

Please provide one reference including their first and last name, title or how they know you, how long you have known them, their phone number, and their email address.

Please list the name and contact information of an instructor, academic advisor, leader, or mentor that would be able to talk about your character and how you can contribute to the peer mentor program. Enter N/A if you're a returning CALS PALS peer mentor.

Any additional comments?

Please provide any additional information that's relevant to your application.