Student Athlete Mentorship
The Student-Athlete Mentor (SAM) Program aims to provide meaningful connections and elevate the student-athlete experience.
Research has shown that students who make meaningful connections in their first year of college life are more likely to achieve academic success, maintain an exceptional grade point average, and graduate on time.
Support From the Start
Every first-time, full-time student-athlete at Purchase College will be paired with a SAM—Student-Athlete Mentor—when they enroll.
A SAM is a full-time staff member within the athletic department who is a “one-stop” resource for student-athletes as they navigate their college journey.
They’re In The Know
Our SAMs really know Purchase. They’re well-versed on college life and understand the role of every department on campus.
They can assist mentees with a variety of services, including registration, financial aid, enrollment, residence life, academic advising, study skills, career development, student employment, major selection, and so much more.
Meaningful Connections
Most importantly, SAMs createsmeaningful connections with their mentees by attending their games, checking in each week, and creating an environment where student-athletes can enjoy a worry-free, seamless college experience.
The Benefits
- Informed guidance on academics and all aspects of college life.
- One-on-one support that begins the first year and continues through graduation and beyond.
- Networking opportunities and career development support.
- Easy connections to all college resources.
- Student-led frequency of engagement—meet SAMs as much or as little as you wish.
- Non-coach athletic guidance—SAMs are athletic staff members outside of a student’s own coaching staff.
- No additional cost—we provide the SAM Program as part of the educational experience at Purchase.