Programs

The Queer Peer Mentor Program supports LGBTQIA+ students through their unique and individual identity development journey safely, privately and positively.

The program is multi-faceted, and nearly anyone can benefit from the program’s various components. While the program’s primary goal is to foster one-on-one mentor-to-mentee relationships, there are also opportunities for individuals to get the support and knowledge they need for their identity development, even without a one-on-one mentor relationship.

Critical aspects of the program include:

• the one-on-one pairing of a trained pride mentor with a mentee 
• safe space to express and explore your identities  
• queer after-hours social event — hosted once per semester

How to Become a Mentor or Mentee

Mentors receive professional training related to issues that relate to LGBTQIA+ identity development, mental health, activism and advocacy, transgender identities, queer resilience and other relevant topics.

• ability to help other students profoundly and positively along their LGBTQIA+ journey 
• one-on-one personalized meeting w/ trained staff for resume, cover letter, job/internship/research search and professional development advising 
• access to leadership training and professional development opportunities 
• priority access to relevant events, trips, and conferences as available each term/year  
• networking opportunity with LGBTQIA+ TU alumni 
• free TU pride mentor t-shirt 

Mentees will receive assistance in accessing on-campus LGBTQIA+ resources, connecting to student organizations and navigating college life. 

• one-on-one meetings with a trained LGBTQIA+ mentor to assist with LGBTQIA+ identity development, questions, and other needs as appropriate 
• instant network of LGBTQIA+ people on campus 
• priority access to relevant events and field trips  

For more information, contact the Queer Peers at towsonqueerpeer@gmail.com.