COMM Mentoring Center

The COMM Mentoring Center connects students with trained peer mentors who provide support, encouragement, and guidance throughout the semester.

We are open in the spring and fall semester starting on week 2 through the last week of classes. We do not offer tutoring during finals, on all university-recognized holidays/closures, and during the inter-sessions (Summer and Winter).

Please note: Peer mentors’ advice never supersedes the guidance of the professor or the best judgment of the student.

What is Peer Mentoring?

Peer mentoring is a collaborative learning relationship.

A peer mentor is a student who supports another student through conversation, reflection, resource connection, and developmental guidance. Mentors bring experience, structure, encouragement, and practical strategies to the relationship. Their role is to help mentees think through questions, consider options, identify appropriate resources, and build interpersonal connections.

A mentee is an active participant who brings questions, goals, experiences, and ideas. Mentees are expected to communicate honestly, reflect on their goals, try new strategies, and take responsibility for their own growth.

Our motto is:
Better Together, Stronger Tomorrow

Our vision is:
We strive to provide a homebase for guidance and connectedness for all COMM students at CSULB.

Please visit the CMC Scheduling system to book your appointment

Appointments scheduled during traditional CMC business hours (i.e., M-Th 9am-5pm) can be attended either in person (in AS-351) or via video chat (Microsoft Teams).

Appointments scheduled outside of traditional CMC business hours (i.e., outside of the regular M-Th 9am-5pm hours) will be held exclusively via video chat on Microsoft Teams.

How can I become a Peer Mentor for the COMM Mentoring Center?

For individuals interested in serving as a Peer Mentor for the COMM Mentoring Center in an upcoming semester, please complete the Peer Mentor Application and submit it by the deadline noted on the application (which is typically by 12-noon on the first Friday in November for spring enrollment and the first Friday in April for fall enrollment).

How are Peer Mentors selected?
Peer Mentors are chosen based on:
1. Strong overall GPA
2. Eligibility (i.e., students must be COMM majors and must have completed COMM 200 as well as at least 3 of the core COMM classes [300, 301, 306, 307, 330] with a B or better),
3. Recommendations from faculty,
4. Breadth of course coverage represented on the team
5. Motivation/goals of service

Once chosen as a Peer Mentor, what happens next?

Selected individuals are invited to enroll in the designated upper division (400-level) course. Please be sure to speak with a COMM Undergraduate Advisor to ensure how this course will fit in your program of study in preparation for graduation.

Why should I consider applying to be a Peer Mentor?

Peer Mentors overwhelmingly find the experience to be a positive one. They have a flexible schedule while earning units for their service. They get to apply the communication skills that are covered in our classes to real-life situations. They make important contributions to our department as a meaningful way to give back and to inspire other students. It is a great resume builder and a wonderful opportunity to network with fellow COMM students (as well as faculty members). I encourage you to visit the center to speak with current Peer Mentors to learn more about their first-hand experiences and perceptions about this type of experiential-learning opportunity.

If you have any questions about what Peer Mentors do or whether or not this unpaid experiential-learning internship would be a good fit for you, please contact the Director of the COMM Mentoring Center, Dr. Young (sly.young@csulb.edu)

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Fall 2026 Peer Mentor Team

Note: For best possible service, please be sure to schedule with a peer mentor who has completed your class already; you can find a complete list of peer mentor courses completed at: https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-liberal-arts/communication-studies/comm-tutoring-center