CORE Peer Program
About CORE Programs at U of G
CORE (Creating Opportunities for Racial Equity) programs at U of G include the CORE Peer Program for new undergraduate students and the CORE Mentorship Program for upper-year undergraduate students.
About the CORE Peer Program
The CORE (Creating Opportunities for Racial Equity) Peer Program is a free program designed to assist new undergraduate Black and racialized students with the transition to life at the University of Guelph. This includes discussing how race and identity may impact your experience as a student and learning about the various resources and supports available to you as a U of G student. The CORE Peer Program provides an opportunity to connect with an upper year student (a CORE Peer Mentor), within a similar program area or identity as well as other first year students in a group format (called your CORE Peer Group) on a bi-weekly basis.
Features of the Program
- Social Events
- Check-In meetings with CORE Peer Program Staff
- Certificates of Participation
Questions? Email cultural.diversity@uoguelph.ca
Join the CORE Peer Program as a Mentee
The CORE Peer Program is open to new undergraduate Black and racialized domestic and international students looking for peer support in their transition to the University of Guelph. Mentees in the program are expected to attend bi-weekly meetings and program events for the full academic year.
Registration is now open and closes on January 19, 2026.
Questions? Email cultural.diversity@uoguelph.ca
Join the CORE Peer Program as CORE Peer Mentor
If you are a current Black and racialized upper-year student (Undergraduate students in third year and above and Graduate students) and are interested in providing guidance and support to a group of new students, this position is for you! You will receive training on group mentorship.
The CORE Peer Mentor position is a volunteer position that is formally recognized by the Professional and Career Development Record. To be a Peer Mentor, you must be available for bi-weekly meetings, complete various reflection activities, and attend program events for the full academic year.
Applications for 2025-26 are now closed.
Hear from Past Participants
"Having conversations about identity, belonging, and the challenges we face not just academically but socially and emotionally reminded me how powerful community really is. I left each meeting feeling inspired by the strength and stories of the students I got to work with."
“It was a really engaging peer program. Personally, I really enjoyed each and every event and made new friends and long-term memories.”
“Being a Peer Mentor has not only been beneficial for my mentees, but for my growth too.”
“I am really glad that I was part of the CORE Peer Program this year.”