Buddy Program Spring 2021
Hello all buddies! This Spring we have continued our Buddy Program and are extremely excited to have over 30 pairs of buddies this semester!
If you have any questions or concerns with your current Buddy pairing, have any feedback on this semester's programming, or have any general questions related to the Buddy Program, please contact us with this form HERE!
Below you can find our most recent meeting prompt: (updated April 2021)
Second Meeting: April
Goals: To prepare for registration starting on April 12th.
Check Buddy Program Channel on the Psychology Student Discord for This or That Icebreaker!
Mentors: Please review registration, holds, and peer advising requirements with your buddy!!
Show them where they can find all this information on Banner!
Here are some sources to share with your buddy
→ Remind mentees that Peer (Group) Advising is mandatory if they have not completed the 5 classes below by the end of this semester:
PSYC 260 - Psychological Statistics
RHET 203 - Writing in Psychology
PSYC 270 - Biological Psychology
The Registration Time Chart (You can see how many credits you have earned on the Degree Evaluation page on banner! Your standing does not include credits for classes are currently enrolled in)
Also, don’t forget to give tips and tricks!
Setting an alarm for their registration time
Using the App Coursicle to get notified when closed classes have openings
Scheduling classes at times they will feel most ready to learn (Do you prefer am or pm classes?)
Reaching out to professors to see if their modality will work for you (Are you a fan of synchronous or asynchronous classes?)
Or any other advice/ tips and tricks you know!
Bonus!😀 Tell your mentee who your favorite Psychology Prof is and why
All prompts can be found in your email! Please do not hesitate to contact us with any communication/ email issues!