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. Current Wellness Peer Educators may apply for a paid leadership position, pending position 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
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
"Being part of WPE has allowed me to strengthen my leadership skills while also being involved on campus. I am able to pursue my passion for health & wellness and create new friendships!" Lizbeth '26
"Joining WPE has given me the tools to give back to my community while strengthening my own skills. I am happy to have known so many amazing people and students through this program." Rai, '25
"WPE has allowed me to become more connected on campus in more ways than I can count. I know that the skills that I have learned here will be valuable later in life." Elise, '26
WPE is an inclusive environment that emphasizes community and mutual support. Becoming a Wellness 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
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 Educator Program is for you! Our application period has closed for Spring 2025. We will re-open the application for Fall 2025 closer to March/April 2025. Check back around then and stay updated with us on Instagram @ci_wellness.
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.