Apply to be a University 101 Peer Leader
If you are interested in becoming a fall 2023 University 101 Peer Leader, please take some time to learn about the position and begin your application today!
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 2023)
Thursday, September 1, 2022- New Peer Leader Applications Available
Note: Students who plan to study abroad during spring 2023 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. 18, 2022 - Application Deadline
Oct. 21, 2022 - Recommendation Deadline
Nov. 8 - 11, 2022- Interviews (In-Person)
Dec. 2, 2022 - Commitment Deadline
Jan. 18, 2023 - Application Deadline
Jan. 20, 2023 - Recommendation Deadline
Feb. 8 -14, 2023 - Interviews (In-Person)
Feb. 22, 2023 - Commitment Deadline
Apply to be a Returning Peer Leader or Senior Peer Leader!
Applications due January 11th, 2023
Any student who served as a University 101 Peer Leader this fall, can apply to serve as a Returning Peer Leader and/or a Senior Peer Leader in fall 2023. Returning Peer Leaders co-teach a section of UNIV 101 and act as mentors for first-year students. Senior Peer Leaders co-teach a section of EDLP 520 and act as mentors to New Peer Leaders.