For prospective applicants that would like to begin drafting their responses before the application launches on January 12, 2026, the application will include the following questions:
New Peer Facilitator Application Questions

• Why do you want to be a peer facilitator? What are you hoping to gain or learn from this experience? (200 words minimum)
• Think back to your first quarter in Interdisciplinary Honors and/or at UW. What is one resource or piece of knowledge you wish you knew during your first quarter? How would you encourage students to engage with this resource/knowledge as an Honors Peer Facilitator? (200 words minimum)
• Every year the Honors Program admits a diverse student body. Honors 100 is our greatest tool for making sure all students, regardless of identity or background, have the resources and tools to discover what they’re passionate about, what their strengths are, and what they enjoy doing. What is your understanding of equity as it relates to education? Please discuss an experience that illustrates your understanding of equity, and/or discuss how you, as a peer facilitator, will create a supportive environment for all students. (200 words minimum)
• As a Peer Facilitator, you will be asked to help new students acclimate to UW/the Honors Program and create a space where students are comfortable building community with one another. Share an example of how you’ve fostered a sense of community, detailing the steps you took and how the experience has shaped your understanding of connection and community building. (200 words minimum)
• Reflect on your undergraduate journey so far. What is one experience that has significantly shaped your academic, personal, or professional growth? How has this experience influenced your goals or perspective moving forward in your UW journey? (200 words minimum)

Returning Peer Facilitator Application Questions

• Why would you like to return as an Honors 100 Peer Facilitator? What goal(s) do you hope to accomplish as a returning Peer Facilitator?
• In your opinion, what are the most important things new Peer Facilitators need to learn in preparation for facilitating Honors 100 in the fall? Please list at least 3 topics, with a brief explanation of the topic itself and how it relates to the role of a peer facilitator.
• Previously, we have asked all peer facilitators to reflect on this question in their application: Every year the Honors Program admits a diverse student body. Honors 100 is our greatest tool for making sure all students, regardless of identity or background, have the resources and tools to discover what they’re passionate about, what their strengths are, and what they enjoy doing. What is your understanding of equity as it relates to education?
• Please tell us about how your previous experience as a Peer Facilitator, and/or other new experiences you have had since being a Peer Facilitator have expanded, changed, or affirmed your understanding of educational equity.

You don’t need to have extensive leadership, public speaking or curriculum planning experience to be selected as a Peer Facilitator, however, you do need to have a desire to challenge yourself, learn, and grow throughout the preparation and facilitation of HONORS 100 with the support of your peers, instructor, and Honors staff. Here are some qualities we look for in potential Peer Facilitators, please note that this list is not extensive:

• Desire to understand and apply the values of educational equity, as well as a desire to create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Ability to speak through personal experience, and a willingness to share some of those personal experiences/stories with your students.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for supporting the Honors Program and larger UW community.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; demonstrated ability to balance a variety of activities, including academics and extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrated involvement on campus or in the community OR articulated desire to build leadership experience.
• Ability to articulate the value and purpose of assignments and activities.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills: ability to work well with peers, new students, staff; ability to listen and respond to individuals’ questions and concerns; ability to help others problem solve and make decisions.
• Collaboration skills – be open to learning from and with fellow PFs, your students, and instructor.
• Public speaking ability – be comfortable presenting in front of an audience of 15–20 people and facilitating discussions AND/OR have a desire to improve and a willingness to challenge yourself.

During the HONORS 100 quiz sections, Peer Facilitators will lead a small group of 12-18 students the entirety of the 80-minute section. There will be a total of 4 sessions with the goals/activities outlined below:

• Community Building & Group Project Formation: PFs will lead icebreakers and an activity to help students decide their group project interest and form groups.
• Navigating the Honors program and requirements: PFs will share their experiences in navigating the Honors program requirements and they balance them with their other interests.
• Honors Peer Panel: PFs will team-up to organize their own Honors student panel, consisting of current 3rd & 4th year students and recent alumni. PFs can tap into their own network and/or work with an Honors staff member to connect to other students and recent alumni.
• Social and/or Educational Activity: To celebrate nearing the end of students’ first quarter with Honors, PFs will organize an activity or outing on/near campus.

Please see the Requirements and Key Dates section above for more information about the retreats, meetings, as well as other required events. Preparation time spent outside of scheduled meeting and retreat times is up to the discretion of each Peer Facilitator. Considerable outside preparation time is not expected.