Achieve Scholars Program

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The Achieve Scholars Program (ASP) is designed to help students in all majors in the areas of research readiness, mentorship, and academic success through the help of dedicated faculty advising and peer mentoring. ASP students will be exposed to graduate and professional development workshops and opportunities to engage in research. Freshman, Sophomore, and Incoming-Transfer students apply as Research Trainees. Juniors and continuing Seniors students apply as Peer Mentors to fellow CPP undergraduate students.

ASP Research Trainee

Freshman/Sophomore/Incoming Transfer students will start as Achieve Scholars Research Trainees. Research Trainees will learn about undergraduate research, participate in program activities, workshops, peer mentoring, and advising. The program is goal oriented and students will be encouraged to apply to research opportunities like Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU).

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Requirements

• Enroll in a 1-unit research trainee course in Fall 2025 (Fridays 10AM-11:50PM)
• Participation in workshops, socials, and peer mentoring sessions
• Attend or present at a CPP research conference in Spring 2026
• Participation in semester surveys and follow-up survey after graduation.

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Questions?

Please contact Dr. Ever Barraza

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Application Form

ASP Peer Mentor

Peer Mentors support ASP trainees and students in OUR research programs through 1:1 mentoring. Mentors are experienced CPP students supporting mentees who are new to CPP. Mentoring topics will be related to conducting research, utilizing campus resources, and communicating with faculty. Mentors receive training in those topics by enrolling in CPU 4990 to supplement their personal experiences. In Spring 2026, Peer Mentors receive a $400 stipend and Priority Registration to schedule mentoring sessions and attend workshops.

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Requirements

• Enroll in CPU 4990 (2 units, Fridays 1-3PM, in-person only) in Fall 2025
• Lead approximately ten 1:1 peer mentoring meetings per semester (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026)
• Attend monthly training meetings and workshops in Spring 2026

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Questions?

Please contact Won Choi

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Application Form

ASP Benefits

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Students will learn how to get started in research

Dedicated faculty advising, graduate school, and career workshops

Assistance with graduate school and fellowship applications

Learn how to do research and use campus resources

Peer Mentors receive a $400 dollar stipend in Spring 2026