Requirements
- Junior or above standing during the semester they serve (by year, not by credits)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrate leadership skills and involvement in other substantive areas of university life
A University 101 Peer Leader Is:
- an active and involved member of the Carolina community
- confident in their ability to lead others
- dedicated to helping others succeed
- appropriately assertive
- able to think on their feet
- able to speak in front of a classroom of peers
- comfortable leading difficult conversations
- proud to be a student at the University of South Carolina
- a model of the Carolinian Creed
Application Timeline for New Peer Leaders (for fall 2021)
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 — New Peer Leader Applications Available
Note: Students who plan to study abroad during spring 2021 or wish to be considered for a fall interview and early decision should apply by the study abroad/early decision deadline. All other candidates may apply by the regular decision deadline.
Oct. 20, 2020 — Application Deadline
Nov. 11 - 13, 2020 — Interviews
Nov. 19, 2020 — Selection Notifications
Jan. 20, 2021 — Application Deadline
Feb. 2, 4, and 5, 2021 — Group Interviews
Feb. 10, 2021 — Final Selection Notifications
Application Timeline for Returning Peer Leaders
Friday, October 23, 2020 - Returning Peer Leader Applications Available
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - Application Deadline