Mission

The mission of the Collaborative and Holistic Academic Mentoring Peer Success (CHAMPS) program is to provide opportunities to University of Lynchburg first-generation, students of color, and Pell Eligible students to have access to the knowledge and experience of successful peer mentors to promote their collegiate success. 
As a first-year student it can be hard navigating through campus and finding the resources you may need to be successful. Having a CHAMPS Mentor will meet that and many more needs.

Our goals:

• Provide help with transitioning from high school to a university environment.
• Strengthen students’ time management skills.
• Impart tips on how to balance school, work, extracurricular activities, etc.
• Give first year students the opportunity to learn from the first-hand experiences of a CHAMPS Mentor.
• Understand how to utilize the campus resources and services.
• Increase networking opportunities on and off campus.
• Build lifetime relationships with CHAMPS Mentor and other mentees.
• Be a phenomenal HORNET!

CHAMPS is for YOU!