The English Peer Mentoring Program is committed to providing a welcoming environment for incoming students with an interest in literature and literary study. We believe one of the best ways to support students new to the university – first-year students, transfer students, first-generation college students – is through peer-to-peer connection. Through social events, informational programming, and mentorship, we support academic and personal endeavors, provide information about resources, and help cultivate strong social connections. We aim to motivate student involvement in the major, maximize connection to the campus community, and enrich the college experience of students with a passion for literature. Accessibility and inclusivity are at the forefront of our mission. We hope to shape an intellectual and emotional space rooted in belonging.