Apply to be a University 101 Peer Leader
If you are interested in becoming a fall 2022 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 2022)
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 — New Peer Leader Applications Available
Note: Students who plan to study abroad during spring 2022 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. 19, 2021 — Application Deadline
Oct. 22, 2021 — Recommendation Deadline
Nov. 8 - 12, 2021 — Interviews
Nov. 18, 2021 — Selection Notifications
Dec. 3, 2021 — Commitment Deadline
Jan. 19, 2022 — Application Deadline
Jan. 21, 2022 — Recommendation Deadline
Feb. 7 - 11, 2022 — Interviews
Feb. 16 2022 — Selection Notifications
Feb. 23, 2022 — Commitment Deadline
Returning Peer Leader and Senior Peer Leader Applications Due January 13
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 2022. 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.