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Mentorship Program

The Freshman Mentorship Program, established in 2017, connects incoming Freshman students with trained AUB peer mentors who help ease the transition into university life. As former Freshman students, mentors offer social and emotional support, help newcomers navigate campus life, and foster a strong sense of belonging within the AUB and FAS community.

While mentors do not provide academic advising, mental health support, or academic tutoring, they work closely with academic advisers and are well-versed in university services, enabling them to guide students to the appropriate resources when needed.

Mentors support Freshman students by:

Welcoming and supporting freshman students in settling in during orientation week
Assisting with course registration
Organizing social and community building events‑building events
Answering questions about AUB life and student services
Familiarizing students with AUB's campus, clubs, societies, and Beirut more generally

Are you interested in joining the mentorship program?

To be eligible to serve as a freshman mentor, you must have:

Completed at least 27 freshman credits

Achieved an overall average of 3.3 and above

Have experience in student life on campus

Have not been subjected to any disciplinary action

Start your AUB journey with confidence—join the Freshman Mentorship Program today!

For those interested in serving as a mentor, keep an eye out for the recruitment email sent at the end of the academic year. For more information, please don't hesitate to email us on [email protected].