Student Support Services for First-Generation first-year students

After you are accepted into the SSS program, you will meet with a staff member for a short-initial appointment in order to sign up for your Peer Mentor-led group gatherings and individual meetings. Please check your NAU email for communication from our office to schedule this appointment.

As an SSS student, a peer mentor will work with you throughout your first year at Northern Arizona University. Peer Mentors are upper-class undergraduate students who are familiar with the academic and social rigors of college life. They are knowledgeable about resources on campus and are skilled in navigating the campus climate.

Peer Mentors provide support in the areas of:

• Transitioning to college
• Class selection, career and academic opportunities
• Personal guidance

You will meet with your Peer Mentor once every other week.

SSS students benefit from peer-led workshops on a variety of topics:

• Time management
• Study skills
• Paying for college
• Budgeting
• Getting involved on campus
• Campus resources
• Career development workshops

Your Peer Mentor will lead a group of students once every other week for an hour in workshop topics and social events.  The group gatherings focus largely on self-development and group interaction. Getting together with the same small group creates a small community within the program.

You will meet at least twice with a professional staff member, who is well versed in the challenges that first-year SSS students face. You’ll get a chance to review grades, address any financial issues, and strategize on how to have a successful first year at NAU.

Join your small group cohort, or other SSS participants, for two activities each semester. These opportunities help you get connected to the university by cheering on the football team together or attending a campus speaker. Cultural events include attending plays, films, or going on local excursions. Connecting to Flagstaff and NAU enriches your college experience.