Cornerstones at a Glance

What is Cornerstones?

Cornerstones, part of the First Year Experience, is a course that introduces students to the LeTourneau University community and encourages a holistic approach to life-long learning. In Cornerstones, students explore how to fulfill God’s unique design for their lives. The course develops four essential cornerstones of life and learning: personal, intellectual, spiritual, and community. The Cornerstones curriculum is built around five Christian Leadership Distinctives. Each class is comprised of 15-20 freshmen and is facilitated by a Mentor and a Peer Advisor.

Why Cornerstones?

The course helps students to...

Understand Self
Connect to LETU
Establish Mentor Relationships
Develop Friendships
Understand University Life

Who are Mentors?

Mentors are capable, professional faculty or staff members who serve as Christian role models to their students. Mentor responsibilities include...

Assisting freshmen in the process of developing connections at LeTourneau.
Working to ensure that each student receives the benefit of social, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual counsel.
Leading students into self-discovery of God’s plan for them.

Who are Peer Advisors?

Peer Advisors are experienced student leaders who have demonstrated academic and community success. Peer Advisor responsibilities include...

Connecting with a group of 15-20 freshmen who enter LeTourneau University with little to no college experience.
Assisting freshmen in making their own connections in the LeTourneau community.
Coaching new students into appropriate study habits.