Academic Peer Mentoring

APM Overview

Academic Peer Mentors (APMs) are fellow USF students who are enthusiastic about helping all USF students succeed by offering individualized guidance to develop study strategies, explore major and career options, and seek resources to overcome barriers and enhance their journey at USF. 

Individual sessions are centered on students' needs and may focus on topics such as:

  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Test/Exam Preparation
  • Learning Strategies
  • Textbook & Scholarly Reading
  • Motivation & Procrastination
  • Campus Involvement
  • Academic & Career Exploration
  • Campus Resources

How to schedule an APM appointment

APMs are committed to helping their peers learn and thrive on campus.

Visit Accudemia to schedule a face-to-face or online appointment or email us at ASC-PeerMentor@usf.edu.

  • If scheduling an appointment through Accudemia, please refer to The PORTAL for how to book an accudemia appointment. The steps for booking AMP are similar to those for online tutoring subjects.
    • For in-person appointment, select Academic Peer Mentoring Appointment under the Academic Success Center.
    • For online appointment, select Academic Peer Mentoring Online Appointment under the Academic Success Center.

Face-to-face appointments are held in LIB 231 (Library second floor), and online appointments are held via Microsoft Teams.

Before an appointment, students should review our policies and complete the Academic Success Center Agreement Form.

What to expect from an appointment

During an appointment, students and their APM will discuss goals and experience at USF. To prepare for an appointment, students should keep the following in mind:

  • Academic Peer Mentoring is available for all undergraduate students via one-on-one appointments.
  • Each appointment lasts up to 50 minutes and may be face-to-face or online.
  • Appointments begin at the top of the hour (e.g., 4:00 PM).
  • Students may make up to 3 appointments per week up to one week in advance.

Let’s Connect 

Have questions? Email us at ASC-PeerMentor@usf.edu or call us at (813) 974-8293.