Mentorship Program

Mentorship is at the heart of our approach to student success. We weave mentoring into every part of the Honors College experience, from academics and research to leadership and community involvement. As an Honors College student, you will never be navigating college alone!

Navigating the Nest is a peer-to-peer mentorship program designed to help first-year students acclimate to life in the Honors College at UNT. The program features program-wide events designed to foster group connection and individualized check-in support from mentors. Our mentors are experienced upper-class Honors College students who support their mentees as they navigate their new academic home (the “nest”).

Mentors are recruited each Spring semester, and mentee applications are shared with new students during Orientation each summer. For more information, email the Student Life team (honorscommunity@unt.edu).

Mentee Benefits: First-Year Honors College Students

• Receive support navigating the transition to college from an experienced, dedicated peer mentor.
• Develop greater familiarity with the Honors College and life at UNT, including opportunities for academic and social enrichment available to Honors College students.
• Cultivate a sense of belonging and camaraderie with your mentor and program peers.
• Professional development opportunities facilitated by peer mentors and program leaders, designed to help mentees excel at UNT.

Mentor Benefits

• Receive 1 hour of Honors Credit toward Honors Academic Awards.
• Earn a mentorship skills training certificate.
• Engage closely with Honors College staff leaders and network with alumni.
• Help shape positive experiences for first-year Honors College students.
• Communication, leadership, and event management skill training and growth opportunities.

 

HNRS 1000 is the introductory Honors College course available to first-year Honors College students. HNRS 1000 Peer Instructors partner with course instructors to enhance student learning experiences. Peer Instructors help facilitate in-class learning by introducing upper-class students' experiences during class discussions. They also champion learning outside the classroom by leading out-of-class learning experiences. HNRS 1000 Peer Instructors ensure that first-year students start their Honors College academic journey prepared for success.

Peer instructors are recruited each Spring, and first-year students can sign up for HNRS 1000 during Orientation. For more information, email the Student Life team (honorscommunity@unt.edu).

Peer Instructor Benefits

• Receive a $500 stipend for completion of Peer Instructor expectations.
• Earn a mentorship skills training certificate.
• Classroom facilitation experience and mentorship with Honors College faculty/staff instructors.
• Help shape positive learning experiences for HNRS 1000 students.

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