Apply to be a University 101 Peer Leader
If you are interested in becoming a fall 2020 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 2020)
Sept. 3, 2019 — New Peer Leader Applications Available
Note: Students who plan to study abroad during spring 2020 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. 15, 2019 — Application Deadline
Oct. 21, 2019 — Recommendation Deadline
Nov. 13, 14, and 15, 2019 — Group Interviews
Nov. 21, 2019 — Selection Notifications
Jan. 23, 2020 — Application Deadline
Jan. 24, 2020 — Recommendation Deadline
Feb. 3-7, 2020 — Group Interviews
Feb. 25, 2020 — Final Selection Notifications
Application Timeline for Returning Peer Leaders
Oct. 25, 2019 — Returning Peer Leader Applications Available
Jan. 14, 2020 — Application Deadline