Babson Student Leaders

Current students are the most powerful leaders for an incoming student. At Babson, there are a multitude of student leadership groups that serve as role models for incoming students.

Peer Mentors

Peer Mentors assist first-year students with their transition into Babson via the new student orientation program and the co-facilitation of the First-Year Seminar course. Peer Mentors guide and provide support to a cohort of approximately 20 students. They serve as personal resources throughout orientation, and they continue to meet with the same cohort of students on a weekly basis throughout the first semester.

The responsibilities of FME Mentors center on Babson’s flagship first-year course, the Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME). Throughout the academic year, the mentors attend each class for one specific section of students. The FME Mentors play an important role in guiding first-year students through the entire FME experience.

Upperclass students

Upperclass students are also hired by our Office of Residence Life to serve as Resident Assistants (RAs). RAs live and work with students living in our residential community. All Resident Assistants are trained to provide support and assistance to students on a variety of issues. These students play an active role in the safety of their fellow students, community members, and property.

Peer Advisors

Peer Advisors are trained students who provide academic advising to their fellow students. They are thoroughly trained on the Babson curriculum, course selection, and registration processes.

The First-Year & Senior Retreat is an overnight retreat conducted by senior mentors who provide insight to first-year students about their college experiences.  This reflective opportunity helps students build connections with each other.

Students begin their First-Year Seminar (FYS) during Orientation weekend with their Peer Mentor. This required class allows students to become engaged members of the Babson community and provides students with a staff member or faculty adviser to help them through their first semester