Want to get involved on campus?
Is health and well-being your passion?
Excited to be a campus leader and role model?
Then the CI Wellness Peer Education Program is for you!
Apply for the Wellness Peer Educator Program
Wellness Peer Educators
Be a part of something big - become a Wellness Peer Educator! Wellness Peer Educators lead the campus in health and well-being initiatives.
Wellness Peer Educators are a team of student leaders building a healthier campus community. Peer Educators plan and facilitate workshops, presentations, events, social media, and collaborations. Students from all majors and class levels are welcome.
All Wellness Peer Educators enter the program as volunteers. Interested Peer Educators may apply for a paid Peer Educator position after completing time as a volunteer, pending funding availability.
Lead the Campus
As a Peer Educator, you will receive extensive training and leadership development. You will learn about topics such as:
- Diversity, Equity, and Justice
- Self-Care
- Facilitation, Presentation, and Event Planning Skills
- Social Media
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership Strategy
Throughout each semester, you will receive weekly and monthly education facilitated by campus offices, student leadership partners, and other peer educators. You have opportunities to mentor each other and other students in health, well-being, and leadership.
Why Join?
"WPE has allowed me to attain more confidence, utilize my creativity, gain new knowledge and skills, and get to work beside incredible people." Cassie, '21
"In advocating and promoting health and wellness, I need to first start with looking at my overall health and wellness and lead by example." Dallas, '21
"I enjoy working with my peer educators. Being a part of WPE has strengthened my skills." Erica, '21
WPE is an inclusive environment that emphasizes community and mutual support. Becoming a Peer Educator is a way to find your place at CI among students with similar passions and interests.
The ongoing education and mentorship in the program prepare Peer Educators for careers in health education and promotion, public health, counseling, medicine, marketing, public policy, and more.
How To Apply
Enrolled CI students are welcome to apply! Complete our application online and upload a cover letter & resume. A panel of staff and current Wellness Peer Educators will interview selected applicants.
Our application cycle is currently closed. Please check back in Spring 2024 for Fall 2024 recruitment announcements. Please email us at wpe@csuci.edu with any questions.
Fernando's Story
"It was WPE's mission of promoting and advocating for a healthier lifestyle to students across campus that drew me in."
Fernando is a CI alum, current CSUCI staff member, and former Wellness Peer Educator. Learn more about his journey!
Accessibility Statement
The University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs, events, and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the respective area below as soon as possible, but no later than seven (7) business days prior to the event/activity: CSUCI Students - accommodations@csuci.edu; CSUCI Employees: human.resources@csuci.edu; Members of the Public: titleix@csuci.edu.