APPLE Corps, the Association of Pembroke Peer Leaders and Educators, is the premier student leadership organization on campus. APPLE Corps is an affiliate of the national BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network. Students may apply to be considered for membership at anytime during their UNCP career. APPLE Corps is known on campus for sponsoring the best dances with the best DJs in the area. Don't miss our frozen drink specials and many game shows and contests.

APPLE Corps members are involved in the following activities:

• Certified Peer Educator
  • New APPLE Corps members may participate in a one semester training program to become national Certified Peer Educators. After completing certification, CPEs may receive one semester hour of academic credit for each additional semester they remain an active APPLE Corps member.
• Peer Assistance Leader
  • PALs serve as orientation assistants during New Student Orientation and Placement Testing. They help new students find their way around campus, serve as information resources, and are a friendly face for the first few weeks of class.
• Workshops on Wednesdays (WoW!)
  • APPLE Corps coordinates this weekly program that brings experts to campus on a wide variety of topics including: Getting What YOU Want from Drinking Alcohol, Stress Management, Women's Health, Men's Health, Living with Roommates, Personal Safety and Rape Prevention, Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Committed Relationships and School, Am I "Normal?" and other topics. Check the CTC calendar and This Week @ UNCP for information on upcoming programs.
• Awareness Weeks
  • APPLE Corps sponsors week-long activities involving the themes of: National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Great American Smoke-Out, Sexual Responsibility Week, Safe Spring Break, Carpe Key-em, as well as Health Screenings for Depression, Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Blood Pressure, and HIV. Check the CTC calendar and This Week @ UNCP for information on upcoming activities.
• Ask APPLE
  • Ask APPLE enables students to anonymously ask questions about a wide range of wellness and mental health issues. CPEs consult with campus and community experts to answers these questions. Remember, Ask APPLE is not a substitute for seeking professional care!
• Wellness Presentations
  • CPEs are often asked to present on a wide variety of topics for classes, especially Freshman Seminar, as well as to both campus and community groups.
• Becoming a Member
  • If you are interested in becoming a member of APPLE Corps stop by the Counseling & Testing Center in 243 Chavis University Center to pick up an application and make an appointment for an interview.
• View pictures of our activities