WEP Peer Assistance Leaders (PALs) volunteer to mentor incoming first-year, new transfer and international engineering women students. Incoming students are automatically connected to a PAL in their major to help with the transition into UT and the Cockrell School.
PALS:
- serve as a resource, role model and friend
- share academic, career and social experiences
- contact/meet with their mentees regularly
- help guide new students to resources and opportunities
- make connections to student organizations
Current Student PAL Responsibilities:
- Attend the Student Leaders Conference and PAL Trainings
- Participate in WEP Welcome Events and Chocolate Chats
- Maintain regular contact with mentees and encourage regular communication
- Meet individually with mentees and invite them to attend meetings/events/outings with you
- Provide timely information regarding upcoming events and encourage mentees to attend WEP programs/events
- Help with academic, career and social concerns
- Refer to WEP staff when necessary
- Have fun!
PAL Application Requirements
- All students applying to be a PAL must be in good academic standing as a degree seeking student in the Cockrell School.
- Candidates must have at least second year standing and be enthusiastic about helping other students.
For questions or additional infromation, contact the Women in Engineering Program at
