• Requirements can vary by your course enrollment, admission status, financial aid, etc. Check the Program Requirements section to see details. 

• If you still have questions, please email our Program Director Susi Krulewich at krulewichs@umkc.edu 

• Appointments can be scheduled through UMKC Connect!

• If you need help navigating connect you can scroll to the bottom of the page and click 'Contact us'

 The default mode for appointments with your PAL will in-person meetings, occurring in the Peer Connection Lounge (ASSC 2nd floor). We would love to meet you in-person whenever possible but understand that some students may not be to attend on-campus meetings.If you require Zoom meetings and do not see Zoom listed as  a location option for your assigned PAL, email us to require a Zoom meeting: umkcpalprogram@umkc.edu

We are not currently recruiting for Peer Academic Leaders. Our general application will re-open in mid Fall 2023. Occasionally we do a small recruitment push in Spring terms to fill open spots. Those opportunities will be communicated through our RooGroups email newsletter and on our Instagram @umkcpalprogram

In the meantime, establishing a strong relationship with your current Peer Academic Leader, FSE Instructor, and/or Academic Advisor can help you become a competitive applicant.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.

• Currently in good academic standing with your academic unit.

• At lest one semester of coursework completed at UMKC.

• Enrollment in UNIV 300 Peer Leadership during first semester of training as a new peer mentor; scholarship opportunities are available to apply towards the cost of tuition in this course.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong performance in critical courses for current major(s).

• Strong performance in GEFSE 101 First Semester Experience.

• 2.75+ GPA.

• 24+ hours of college credit completed post-high school by starting date (coursework in-progress can be included in total).

• Availability to hold role for at least three semesters (UNIV 300 training semester in Spring or Summer + one Fall and one Spring).

• Availability to work 10-15 hours per week in the semester following completion of UNIV 300 (preferred) or commitment to continued enrollment in UNIV 300. See Continued Participation details below.

Continued Participation After Completion of UNIV 300:

• Peer Academic Leaders who receive a grade of B- or better may apply to transition from a credit-bearing experience to an hourly work opportunity. This consists of a weekly commitment of approximately 8-12  hours. PALs with limited availability may continue participation through continued enrollment in UNIV 300, which may be completed up to 3 credit hours.