What is a Peer Mentor?
A Hullabaloo U Peer Mentor is a Texas A&M University student who supports a Hullabaloo U section. They serve as role models, resources, and leaders for first-year students. Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors work alongside faculty or staff instructors to help first-year students get involved on campus, succeed in the classroom, create a sense of belonging, and make a successful transition to Aggieland.
The common application to serve as a Fall 2026 Hullabaloo U Peer Mentor is now closed! At this time, our interest form is available to express interest in the Peer Mentor role for future semesters. If you have a question, please email hullabaloou@tamu.edu
Peer Mentor Common Application Information
The following programs are participating in the common application:
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General Interdisciplinary Sections (Open to all majors) - hullabaloou@tamu.edu
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Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (Preference is given to applicants who are in the Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Program)
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College of Ag and Life Sciences (Preference is given to applicants who are in the College of Agriculture & Sciences)
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College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (Applicants must have a major in the College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts)
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Nursing Prerequisite Community (Preference is given to applicants who are in the College of Nursing)
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Agricultural Economics (AGEC, AGU, or FINP majors only)
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Entomology & Forensic and Investigative Sciences (Applicant must be a current ENTO or FIVS student)
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Public Health 101 (Applicants must be a Public Health major)
The following programs are conducting their own selection process, and interested students should contact their respective coordinator:
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Athletics
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The Bush School of Government and Public Service
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College of Architecture
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College of Arts and Sciences
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College of Education and Human Development
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College of Engineering - learn more at https://tx.ag/clen181mentor
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Corps of Cadets
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Century Scholars and GTF Learning Communities
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Mays Business School
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Mays Business School Honors
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McAllen
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Galveston
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Gateway
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Global Engagement
- Public Health 265
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Rangeland Wildlife and Forestry Management
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Residence Life (including Living Learning Communities, LLCs)
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Scholarship & Financial Aid
This is the common application to serve as a peer mentor for the following Hullabaloo U courses:
- General Interdisciplinary Sections (Open to all majors)
- Introduction to Biomedical Sciences (Preference is given to applicants who are in the Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Program)
- College of Ag and Life Sciences (Preference is given to applicants who are in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences)
- College of Arts and Sciences (Applicants must have a major in The College of Arts and Sciences)
- Nursing Prerequisite Community (Preference is given to applicants who are in the College of Nursing)
- Agricultural Economics (AGEC, AGU, or FINP majors only)
- Entomology & Forensic and Investigative Sciences (Applicant must be current ENTO or FIVS student)
- Public Health (Applicants must be a Public Health major)
**All other colleges, departments, and programs conduct a separate process. Please read above about who to contact for other programs, or email hulllabaloou@tamu.edu.
Step 2: If you applied to be a FYEX Peer Mentor, you will be notified via email by February 20, 2026, if you have been selected to continue to the interview round. If selected for an interview, you will sign up for an interview time slot via a link that will be provided in your notification email. Interviews will be held between March 2-6, 2026. If you applied to be a Peer Mentor for a program other than FYEX (Nursing, AGLS, BIMS, etc), you will be notified by the Program Liaison for that program in the spring.
Step 3: f you applied to be a FYEX Peer Mentor, you will be notified of whether or not you have been selected to become a part of the Hullabaloo U Peer Mentor community by March 23, 2026. If you applied to be a Peer Mentor for a program other than FYEX (Nursing, AGLS, BIMS, etc), you will be notified by the Program Liaison for that program in the spring.
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Receive compensation of $500 for the semester you serve as a Hullabaloo Peer Mentor. This will be paid as a stipend through your student Financial Aid portal around the midpoint of the Fall semester.
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Develop your personal leadership style and strengths. In your role as a Hullabaloo U Peer Mentor, you will be provided opportunities to identify, develop, and demonstrate leadership and communication skills transferable to achieving your professional and personal goals. These skills include:
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Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
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Teamwork/Collaboration
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Global/Intercultural Competency
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Communication/Facilitation
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Serve the Aggie Community. As a Hullabaloo U Peer Mentor, you will be a constant point of contact for your students every week throughout their first semester. You are helping to ensure that all new students feel like they are a part of the Aggie Family and have the tools to succeed.
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Expand your network. Establishing positive connections with new students and current Texas A&M faculty & staff members will allow you to develop mutually beneficial relationships and expose you to a diverse network of professionals within the Aggie Community.
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Demonstrate the Aggie Core Values (Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless-Service) and uphold the Aggie Honor Code.
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Develop rapport and a safe relationship with new students.
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Assist individual students as needed, including following up with students who miss class and making referrals to appropriate resources for issues that are beyond your scope of expertise
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Meet one-on-one with each student in your section at least once in the semester.
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Meet weekly with your instructor to coordinate and plan course components.
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Collaborate with your instructor to create a learning contract related to your experience that provides you with developmental opportunities within the classroom and fulfills your goals as a peer mentor.
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Assist in student recruitment and tabling efforts for Hullabaloo U and the Office for Student Success.
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Commit to serving as a Hullabaloo U Peer Mentor for Fall 2026 in a 0-credit hour transition to college course. Sections are composed of approximately 25 students and meet weekly for 50 minutes. Section times will be assigned based on your availability once you have registered for the fall semester.
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Complete required training workshops.
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Commit to working 3-4 hours per week in the Fall 2026.
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Be a member of the Class of ’26, '27, '28, or '29 who has completed at least 24 credit hours by the end of the Spring 2025 semester at Texas A&M College Station or through the Blinn TEAM program; who will be enrolled at the College Station campus for Fall 2026 semester; and whose undergraduate/graduate degree will not be completed prior to December 2026
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Be in good academic standing, with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, and good disciplinary standing
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Some of our best Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors demonstrate a genuine desire to serve our new Aggies in a variety of ways.
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They arrive to their Hullabaloo U class early so they can greet each of their freshmen as they arrive.
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They actively participate as a co-facilitator for class activities and find ways to help guide the discussions.
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They appropriately share their experiences and provide an upperclassperson's perspective to help their freshmen navigate their first semester.
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They willingly stay after class to talk with their students, yet do not limit their interactions with the freshmen to the classroom.
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They find opportunities to connect with freshmen outside of class through text, GroupMe, and by coordinating or hosting hangouts.
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They meet with their assigned Hullabaloo U Instructor each week to discuss the lesson plans and potentially help with administrative tasks (creating the PowerPoints, taking attendance, etc.).
Hullabaloo U Peer Mentors bring a variety of experiences to their role, they develop an understanding that being a Peer Mentor is more than simply "being there" for your freshmen - it is about making intentional efforts and show your freshmen what it means to be a college student and an Aggie.
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