Students are automatically selected to participate in the program. 

  • Cornerstone Kickoff which allows you to move into your residence hall early and participate in a pre-orientation program to make connections with other Cornerstone students.
  • Peer support network with a cohort of other first-year students.
  • Access to a dedicated professional staff member.
  • Assigned upper-classman Peer Mentor.
  • Foundational college skill development.
  • Scholarship support for 3 semesters totaling $2,250.

A&R Days

  • Meet with Cornerstone Program to learn about the program and what to expect.
  • $500 scholarship applied for the fall semester. 

Cornerstone Kickoff Weekend

  • Students will move-in early the weekend before the start of Orientation Week.
  • Students will have the opportunity to connect with their peers, meet their academic departments, and refresh their academic success skills.

First Semester

  • Student attends a biweekly peer-to-peer mentor meeting.
  • Students maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average.
  • $750 scholarship applied for the second semester.

Second Semester

  • Student attends a biweekly peer-to-peer mentor meeting.
  • Students maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average.
  • $1,000 scholarship applied for the third semester.

Peer Mentors

  • Cornerstone Peer Mentors are upperclassmen who provide Cornerstone Students support during their first year. They will provide 1-1 meeting and facilitate the biweekly peer-to-peer groups. 

If you have any questions about the Cornerstone Program, please contact:

Cris Sheffel
Retention Specialist
(573) 341-4326 | cornerstone@mst.edu
107 Norwood Hall