Get Started with Peer Mentoring

Feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to use your accommodations? You don’t have to figure it out alone. SAS Peer Mentoring pairs you with a trained ISU student who understands college life and accessibility firsthand. Meet once or meet all semester. You’re in control. Getting started is easy, even if you’re not sure what you need yet.

Connect with a Peer Mentor

Sign up for a meeting with one of our peer mentors to get started or fill out our support form and we will get you connected with a mentor or professional staff member from SAS.

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    Why Peer Mentoring?

    • Get help you can relate to from students who’ve walked in your shoes. 
    • Build confidence with academic strategies and self-advocacy skills. 
    • Learn how to use your accommodations more effectively. 
    • Find community — you’re not navigating college alone.
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    What We Offer

    Peer Mentoring (Ongoing Support)

    • One-on-one support throughout the semester. 
    • Focus on executive functioning, campus connections, and academic success

    Peer Consultations (One-Time Sessions)

    • Quick help with accommodations, planning, or connecting to resources. 
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    Who Should Join?

    Sign up for peer mentoring if you are:

    ✔ Registered with Student Accessibility Services
    ✔ Currently enrolled at ISU
    ✔ Looking for support with accommodations, time management, self-advocacy, or connection
    ✔ Feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin

Talking with my peer mentor changed how I approached my classes. Now I’m actually using my accommodations and feel more confident talking with my instructors!

Peer Mentee, Fall 2025

Have Additional Questions?

Reach out to our peer mentor team if you have questions about the program or our SAS team with any general questions about your accommodations!