CGS Student Leadership Opportunities

Summer Student Facilitators (SFs)

Summer Student Facilitators (SFs) foster a welcoming environment for incoming students at Boston University Orientation. They help new students transition into the Boston University community, provide knowledge about University resources, and share their own experiences at Boston University. They lead student groups, facilitate sessions, and accompany students to all mandatory Orientation programming.

For more information, visit the Orientation website.

Dean’s Hosts

Dean’s Hosts are sophomore students who have been selected in a competitive process to play a leadership role in the College. Dean’s Hosts help prospective students learn about the College, facilitate the orientation of first-year students, and act as a resource throughout the year.

For more information, please contact Jihyeon Choe, Asst. Director of Student Services, at jchoe1@bu.edu.

Peer Tutors

Peer Tutors are outstanding sophomores students who have been recommended by the faculty. Peer Tutors offer assistance with organizational skills and study strategies.

For more information, please contact Paul Thur at pthur@bu.edu.

CGS Peer Mentor Program

The CGS Peer Mentor Program is an integral part of the first-year student experience at the College of General Studies. Peer Mentors serve to support and encourage first-year student success and work closely with the CGS advisors and faculty to provide mentorship on both academic and student life matters. Through one-on-one and group activities, Peer Mentors will support first-year students as they transition to campus, CGS, and the Boston University community.

If you are interested in becoming a CGS Peer Mentor or learning more about the program, please contact Jihyeon Choe, Asst. Director of Student Services, at jchoe1@bu.edu.