EIU Transfer Connection

This new program pairs incoming transfer students with Panthers who have lived the EIU experience.

Transfer students taking part in the program will receive valuable support from other students that span all aspects of life on campus. They’ll get first-hand knowledge about how to manage classes and studying, making friends and joining groups, and managing finances while in college.

Transfer Application Mentor Application

About the Program

Information for Incoming Transfers

This new program pairs you and other incoming students with a peer mentor for your first year at EIU. You'll meet once a week over a free meal in any dining hall along with some other transfer students. During this time, you'll receive support from your mentors about the academic, social, and financial aspects of life on a college campus. You'll have a strong foundation for your college career, and the supportive curriculum and peer-to-peer mentorship ensures that you'll be set up for future success as EIU students.

Requirements for Incoming Transfer Students

As part of the program, you'll be assigned to a mentoring group based on the preferences you filled out in your application, and you'll meet weekly with your group to discuss your transfer experience and provide supportive resources for your first year of college. The deadline to sign up is Nov. 1.

Information for Peer Mentors

As a peer mentor, you'll meet with a group of students once a week at a designated time. You'll be given a meal swipe to cover the meal costs for you and your group members. Your role will be critical in helping the students in your group develop the necessary skills to be successful in college. The program will also develop your own leadership skills, personal growth and campus involvement.

You'll learn to take initiative, communicate effectively, and relate to their fellow students. Workshops during mentor training will help these student leaders learn the basic skills necessary to become effective and charismatic leaders.

Requirements for Peer Mentors

You must be at least a sophomore at EIU to qualify. You'll receive support from graduate assistants, who will hold monthly meetings for you and other group leaders to track progress of the mentorship groups, review upcoming curriculum, and provide additional leadership education. You will be notified before the semester begins if you have been selected as a mentor for the Transfer Connection program.

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