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Peer Health Education

The Peer Health Education (PHE) program at VCU is supported by RecWell.

Recruitment for new PHEs will begin mid-semester of Fall 2021. Check back here for updates!

Members in the PHE program provide all students at VCU with quality, well-informed, peer-led education on relevant health issues impacting student well-being. All students within the PHE program work to:

  • Create an atmosphere of safety and learning to address current health topics.
  • Stay up-to-date on current research and trends in health promotion and wellbeing.
  • Encourage open, respectful dialogue.
  • Develop strong partnerships with other student organizations.
  • Empower students to explore personal identity.
  • Connect students to existing resources to support their success.
  • Maintain trusting, non-judgmental relationships to support student-driven behavior change.
  • Design educational and outreach programs that are inclusive and accessible for all students, and reflect the unique needs of VCU students.

To be considered for a position in the PHE program, a student must meet the following requirements and maintain good standing as a VCU student. PHEs are expected to:

  • Commit at least two full semesters to the program.
  • Continually be working to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student.
  • Attend all training sessions.
  • Complete the training and pass the exam to become nationally certified through NASPA CPE program.
  • Participate fully in all group meetings and events.
  • Take an active role in the planning and implementation of health education programming throughout each semester.
  • Engage in continuing education to stay up-to-date on emerging health topics and trends.
  • Commit to high ethical standards regarding boundaries, privacy, and personal conduct.



Peer Health Educators

Our Peer Health Educators are a diverse group of student leaders who provide quality, well-informed, peer-led education on relevant health issues impacting student well-being. We usually begin recruiting new PHEs in August of each year.  

All PHEs at VCU have a national certification as a Certified Peer Educator (CPE), with additional training in four of our main content areas.

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • Mental Health 
  • Sexual Health/Healthy Relationships
  • Physical Health

Recruitment for new PHE’s will begin mid-semester Fall 2021. For more information, please contact peerhealth@vcu.edu.