What are MAP Sponsors and how are they chosen?
A MAP Sponsor or peer leader is an upperclassmen minority student who assists in aids in easing the transition of minority students from highs school to college and to act as a guide and resource to students. MAP Sponsors have proven themselves both academically and socially on campus. They must maintain a 2.5 GPA at all times, go through a rigorous interview process and complete a 2 hour credit course that informs them of all of the campus resources and services that are available to students. MAP Sponsors are also trained to deal with many of the first year challenges that students face including, homesickness, anxiety over making friends, understanding professors, roommate conflicts, etc….
