Kick Off the Semester with Peer Education Updates

Welcome to the new semester! NASPA Peer Education Initiatives support advisors, student leaders, and programs with training, resources, and guidance to help peer education efforts thrive. This newsletter shares the latest updates, important dates, and opportunities.

Certified Peer Educator (CPE) 

NEW: CPE Post-Training Report Form

We are excited to introduce the new CPE Post-Training Report Form. This tool strengthens the CPE experience by helping us better understand how trainings are delivered, the impact they have on students, and the support trainers may need. The form is short and easy to complete, and it gives you a chance to share reflections and feedback. Submitting it keeps your CPE Trainer certification active. If you co-facilitated, you may each submit your own form or designate one trainer to complete it on behalf of the group.

If you already facilitated a training this semester, go ahead and complete the form now.

Fall CPE Cohort

Students can join our Online CPE Cohort and complete Certified Peer Educator (CPE) training at their own pace. This self-paced program includes engaging videos, reflective questions, discussion forums, and practice quizzes. The fully online, asynchronous offering is now open for registration and will run through the end of November.

Shaping the Future of CPE

We are preparing the next version of the Certified Peer Educator program, and your input is essential. The choices we make now will shape how advisors and student leaders engage with CPE for years to come. In just 8 minutes, you can share your ideas and help ensure the training continues to grow and meet the needs of campuses nationwide. 

CPE+ Supplemental Modules

Cannabis Prevention – Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of cannabis, its significance within the higher education context, and how peer educators can promote a culture of well-being.

Mental Health and Well-being – Prepares peer educators to build a campus community that prioritizes mental health and well-being.

Prescription Medication Misuse Prevention – Prepares peer educators to build a campus community that prioritizes responsible medication use and promotes a culture of well-being.

Want them all?

The CPE Supplemental Module Package is a convenient bundle that strengthens your students' leadership and prevention toolkit.

NASPA Peer Education Conference

The NASPA Peer Education Conference, January 15–17, 2026 in Chicago, IL, is the premier gathering for peer educators and advisors. Explore sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. All submission forms, scholarship applications, and award nominations can be found on the conference homepage.

Call for Programs Closing Soon

The Call for Programs is still open, but hurry—submissions close on September 16. This is your chance to share your expertise and insights with peers from across the country.

Sign Up to Review Proposals

NASPA is also seeking reviewers to evaluate program proposals. Did you know that you can submit a proposal AND serve as a reviewer? You will not be assigned to review your own program. Reviewing proposals is a great opportunity for advisors, graduate students, and undergraduate peer educators to provide feedback and help shape the conference experience.

Peer Education Conference Proposal Submission Guide

This guide will assist Peer Education Advisors and Peer Educators develop, write, and submit strong, competitive proposals for the NASPA Peer Education Conference, part of the 2026 NASPA Strategies Conference.

BACCHUS Scholarship

The BACCHUS Scholarship continues to fund attendance to the NASPA Peer Education Conference, covering the cost of registration. Peer educators from NASPA Institutional member campuses are eligible to apply. Priority Scholarship Due Date is Tuesday, October 14 at 11 pm EST

Peer Education Awards

Every year, the Peer Education Initiatives, a part of the Health, Safety, and Well-being Initiatives of NASPA and carrying forward the legacy of BACCHUS, proudly recognizes outstanding achievements in peer education. These awards honor peer educators, their advisors, peer education groups, and programs that exemplify the innovative spirit and commitment to student well-being that BACCHUS pioneered. Award finalists will be featured and winners will be announced during the award ceremony at the Peer Education Conference. Award nominations are due Tuesday, October 28. 

Professional Development

Community Conversations

NASPA Peer Education Advisors Faculty are hosting monthly conversations to connect advisors, share strategies, and discuss questions. All levels of experience are welcome.

Join the Faculty on Tuesday, September 9 at 4 PM ET to discuss retention and training for peer educators. Save the dates for our upcoming conversations on Tuesday, October 14 at 2 PM ET and Monday. November 10 at 3 PM ET.

Calling All Students, Leaders, Peer Educators, and Student Health Advocates...

Are you passionate about teaching your fellow students about health and safety matters surrounding alcohol and other drug use?

Are you passionate about teaching your fellow students about health and safety matters surrounding alcohol and other drug use?

Do you have a program that you would love to share with other peer educators?

Campus Drug Prevention's Student Center has created a Peer Education Portal as a resource for students across the country to use in their prevention efforts.

Assessing Learning Outcomes for Peer Educators: Insights from National Trend Data