political science mentorship program

Started in 2015, the Political Science Mentorship Program (PSMP) is a student-run program designed by the PSSA to allow younger students to connect with upper-year peers to maximize their potential. We know that the best advice comes from experience; our goal is to create peer relationships between senior and junior political science majors, to facilitate the transfer of wisdom to the next generation of students.

Our mentors are selected through a rigorous process, on the recommendation of political science faculty, with the requirement of high educational attainment, good academic standing, and sufficient familiarity with the political science program to provide insightful perspectives on program choices, coursework, and other aspects of university life.

We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for Student Mentees and Mentors for the 2023-24 academic year. We know that the best advice comes from experience; our goal is to create peer relationships between senior and junior political science majors, to facilitate the transfer of wisdom to the next generation of students. We are thrilled to share that our mentorship program also now includes a BIPOC mentorship program! For students who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour), you can sign up to be a BIPOC mentor or mentee at the links below.

Apply to be a mentor!

Thank you to all those who have applied to be mentors–if you are interested, we are still accepting those applications as well. 

Sign up to become a mentor HERE!

Apply to be a Mentee!

If you are in your first or second year and are thinking of majoring in Political Science, make sure to check it out!

Apply to become a mentee HERE!

We are always looking for exceptional individuals who want to give back to their department. If you want to make UBC a little nicer than you found it, or just want advice you can actually use, let us know at academic.ubcpssa@gmail.com. 

More information can be requested from our Academic Affairs Director at academic.ubcpssa@gmail.com.