Working as a PAL for the First Year Experience Office is a great option for many talented UNHM students. PALs have a multitude of tasks that begin at Orientation. Their primary responsibility is mentoring 10-15 new students in First Year Seminar.

As a PAL, you:

• Meet and help your fellow UNHM first year students make the transition to college.
• Flexible hours and earn competitive hourly pay that rises with increased levels of training and evaluation
• Build your resume for work in any field
• Improve your own interpersonal and leadership skills
• Receive close mentoring and build a network with UNH Manchester professional staff and faculty

Do I Qualify?

To work as a PAL, you must do the following:

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Be willing and able to enroll in the course UMST 599 Exploring Leadership for 1 credit
• Complete the PAL Application & Provide two References
• Interview with the FYE Director and PAL Team Representatives

How do I Apply?

The FYE Office starts recruiting the next year’s PAL Team at the end of November. To apply, please

• Complete and return the PAL Application with a copy of your WEBCAT transcript by January 31
• Submit two references from faculty, staff or a student leader by February 1

What Happens Next?

• Sign up for an interview when you turn in your application in January.
• Register for UMST 599: Exploring Leadership (1 credit class beginning the week after Spring Recess)
• Questions? Feel free to contact the FYE Office at any point.