PACE Mentors
PACE Mentors are upper-class student leaders who support first-year and transfer students in the PACE Multicultural Mentorship Program. As students who once participated in the program themselves, they bring lived experiences, leadership, and perspective to help you thrive at Augustana.
PACE Mentors reflect the core values of the program:
- Preparation by helping you get ready for college life and navigate your transition with confidence.
- Awareness by sharing opportunities that support your growth, identity, and leadership development.
- Community by fostering meaningful connections with fellow students, mentors, and campus leaders.
- Engagement by encouraging you to get involved, ask questions, and take ownership of your college journey.
From orientation through your first year, your PACE Mentor is here to support you, walk alongside you, and create space for you to grow.
Key program features
PACE is a yearlong mentorship program that supports your transition to college through consistent connection, community, and guidance. Highlights include:
PACE orientation
Meet your mentor and your PACE community before the academic year officially begins. This early welcome helps you start strong and feel connected.
Mentor check-ins
Each PACE group is led by two mentors. Your mentors will support you throughout the year—meeting with you individually at least once each semester and staying connected through group check-ins and messages.
PACE reunions
Reconnect with your mentors and fellow mentees throughout the year at fun, community-building events. These reunions help you stay connected and celebrate your growth as a cohort.
Optional PACE FYI course
Some PACE students are enrolled in a First Year Inquiry (FYI) course section together. This course gives you the chance to explore academic topics while continuing to build bonds with your PACE peers.
PACE Yourself sessions
Throughout the year, join interactive workshops designed to help you pace yourself through your first year.
Interested in becoming a PACE Mentor?
PACE Mentors and PACE Mentor Leads are paid leadership roles open to returning students who participated in the PACE Program during their first year at Augustana and embody the program’s core values. Applications for the 2025–2026 academic year are now closed—check back in the spring for future opportunities!
Related links
Meet your PACE Mentor team
Get to know the student leaders who are committed to building community and helping you find your pace and place at Augustana.
PACE Multicultural Mentorship Program
Learn more about what PACE offers and how it supports first-year and transfer students.