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Design Peer Mentoring

Students helping students to succeed

At the College of Design, we strive to see our students succeed from their very first day on campus. We also know that transitioning to college can be challenging. That’s why we pair our first-year students with peer mentors in advanced stages of their studies. These peer mentors provide advice and information to new students, while also promoting and facilitating activities for first-year students.

This program allows advanced students to work alongside professors to ensure the success of first-year students in either one of the two Core Design Program sections or within one of the first-year learning communities.

Peer mentoring opportunities

Want to help make a difference and create an amazing experience for first-year students? Become a peer mentor for students in the Core Design Program sections or one of the first-year learning communities.

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    Design Studies 102

    Students who are interested in foundations design and design pedagogy are invited to apply to mentor students in Design Studies 102.

    Students with sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate standing may apply. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply.

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    Design Studies 131

    Students who are interested in foundations design and design pedagogy are invited to apply to mentor students in Design Studies 131.

    Students with junior, senior or graduate standing may apply. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply. In some rare cases, sophomore students are considered.

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    Design Exchange Learning Community

    The Design Exchange is a year-long, residential community housed in Friley and Linden Halls. Peer mentors live on the same floor as the first-year students to answer questions and provide assistance.

    Applications are closed. Keep an eye out for new opportunities in Spring 2023.

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    Design Collaborative

    The Design Collaborative is a one-semester, non-residential community required for all first-year students who are not enrolled in the Design Exchange.

    Applications are closed. Keep an eye out for new opportunities in Spring 2023.

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A Cyclone in the Making

Find your place at Iowa State University’s College of Design, where we like to ask questions, poke and prod, create something new, and make a difference through design.