What is the PsycMentor Program?
The PsycMentor Program is the peer mentor component of PBSI 105. Mentors, who are junior and senior students in PBSI, hold biweekly mentor meetings for a group of first-year and transfer students to help them adjust to college life, get familiar with the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, and succeed as Texas A&M psychology students. PsycMentors have the opportunity to facilitate interactive discussions on topics such as getting involved at Texas A&M and in PBSI, registering for classes, and professional development, while providing socioemotional support and guidance to students and growing as leaders.
Who is eligible?
All psychology majors and behavioral and cognitive neuroscience majors who will be juniors or seniors in the semester for which they are applying are eligible. Students will be evaluated on their interest in the program, their university and psychology GPA, and their interview performance.
What is involved in the program?
Students will register for PBSI 485 for 1, 2, or 3 credits (0 credits and honors options are also available). Mentors will meet with their group every other week for success group meetings (SGMs; see example schedule below). Mentors will also meet, on alternating weeks, with other mentors and the PsycMentor coordinator during PsycMentor Meetings (PMMs) to prepare materials for their upcoming mentor meetings. Mentors will be asked to complete biweekly reports on their SGMs, submit the materials they use in their SGMs, and complete an end-of-semester reflection. Mentors can expect to spend approximately 3-5 hours every other week on tasks related to this program.
| Week | Meeting |
| 1 | PMM #1: Introduction & Training |
| 2 | PMM #2: Student Engagement & Interactive Activities |
| 3 | Labor Day: No Class |
| 4 | SGM #1: Get to Know Your Group |
| 5 | PMM #3: Review SGM #1, Prep for SGM #2, Professional Development |
| 6 | SGM #2: Getting Involved at TAMU & in PBSI |
| 7 | PMM #4: Review SGM #2, Prep for SGM #3, Professional Development |
| 8 | SGM #3: Professional Development |
| 9 | PMM #5: Review SGM #3, Prep for SGM #4, Professional Development |
| 10 | SGM #4: Degree Planning, Registration |
| 11 | PMM #6: Review SGM #4, Prep for SGM #5, Professional Development |
| 12 | SGM#5: Choose Your Own Adventure |
| 13 | PMM #7: Review SGM #5, Professional Development |
| 14 | Thanksgiving Holiday: No Classes |
| 15 | PMM #8: End-of-Semester Reflections & Feedback |
How do I apply?
Applications for Fall 2026 have closed. Please check back in the fall for specific information about applying for the Spring 2027 semester.
What Our PsycMentors Say
"Being able to foster a positive environment for new students as well as share helpful information and answer questions has been a wonderful experience. I am incredibly thankful to have been given the opportunity to positively impact my fellow students and give them the experience that I had when I was in their shoes. The skills and abilities I have been able to work on during my time in this program will not only be extremely helpful in my graduate education, but also in my future career. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested, it is a wonderful experience." - Layla Wheeler (Spring 2025 - Spring 2026)