Mentor Programs
Commuter Life Mentors encourage and guide First-Year and Sophomore students to excel academically and succeed during their time at SDSU. Peer mentors can assist you with:
- Using your academic resources to empower you to build your own schedule
- Creating a sense of belonging by finding events, clubs and organizations on campus that fit who you are
- Finding internships or jobs on campus and explore different career paths for your major
- Learning new skills, building confidence, balancing school, work, and personal life
- Navigating the various resources on campus to ensure you know where to seek help when you need it
Commuter Life Academic Mentoring (CLAM)
The Commuter Life Academic Mentoring (CLAM) program is designed to assist first-year commuter students successfully transition from high school to San Diego State University. Our CLAM mentors encourage and guide students in their first year to excel academically and succeed during their time here at SDSU. Mentees and mentors will meet weekly or biweekly during each semester based on need. CLAM mentors will help students with managing their time, getting involved on campus, building a resume, getting to know other students and much more!
Sophomore Surge Mentoring (Surge)
Sophomore Surge is designed to pair sophomore commuter students with junior, senior or graduate students who will be a mentor and provide important information and resources needed during the sophomore year. Mentees and mentors will meet weekly or biweekly during each semester based on need.
Topics that students will learn more about include getting involved on campus, preparation for upper division courses, professional career and leadership advice/tips/resources, and many more items to help you succeed during your sophomore year and get you ready for your junior year.
"The Commuter Life Mentor Program (CLAM) is an excellent way to get to know SDSU! Whether you want to explore the campus or be informed about services and extracurriculars, commuter mentoring can familiarize you with SDSU so it becomes much more than classes a commute away. Having a trained and experienced mentor is an incredible perk!"
"Having a mentor gave me someone I could turn to with questions and helped me feel more supported and connected throughout my experience. As a commuter student, it can sometimes feel challenging to stay connected, but the Commuter Life Mentor Program made it much easier to engage with campus life. I want other students to know that being a mentee provides an extra layer of support, especially during times when the semester may feel overwhelming."
Get in Touch
For general inquiries, please email us at [email protected]
Aztec Student Union, 2nd Floor, Suite 210
*Check In at the front desk required
Center for Commuter Life
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
