Well Dukes Peer Educators

MISSION: To empower JMU students through evidence-based education and meaningful interactions that promote health, well-being, and informed decision making.

Each student employee of the Well Dukes Peer Educator team completes training to be a Certified Peer Educator through NASPA. They facilitate programs on a variety of health and well-being topics.

Sample Program Offerings:

Sex Jeopardy
Alcohol and Other Drug Jeopardy
Party Smart
STIs 101
Healthy Relationships
Digital Thriving
Sleep Hygiene

Interested in becoming a Well Dukes Peer Educator? Applications for the 2025–2026 team have closed, but we are always accepting names of interested students for the following year. Applications and hiring takes place every spring. Email us at welldukes@jmu.edu for more information.

If you’d like to have the Well Dukes Peer Educators facilitate a free program or event for your class, residence hall or student group, please complete our Outreach Request Form.