Committed to Helping Students Thrive
Eager to build a supportive network and develop skills to become better professionals and leaders? The University of Michigan-Flint Success Mentorship program fosters student achievement and well-being through building intentional, peer-to-peer relationships. The Success Mentorship Program focuses on engaging students and has expanded its programming to encompass first-year undergraduates, new transfers, first-year graduate students, and veteran students. Student mentors will work with mentees to provide advice, guidance, and support as mentees build effective communication, and necessary skills, and navigate their first year at UM-Flint. The Success Mentorship program aims to provide students with a sense of belonging and purpose at UM-Flint.
Undergraduate Mentor Elena says:
“In the fall I will be a Junior here, so I feel like I can give some good information on our university. I really enjoyed being a mentor last year and love to give back to the students!”
Graduate Mentor Abigail says:
“I struggled with deciding between PA school, Med school, and PT school and want to help similar students who are stressing about what to do with the rest of their lives.”
Learn How to Get a Mentor
Mentees
As a result of participating in the Success Mentorship Program, mentees will build effective communication skills, develop academic/professional career goals, learn how to navigate challenges, and connect with other students to enhance their sense of belonging.
Mentee Qualifications
Mentees must be considered new students, either first-year undergraduates, first-year veterans, incoming transfer students, or incoming graduate students.
Learn How to Become a Mentor
Mentors
Mentors will serve as leaders and provide advice and guidance to students during the academic year. These UM-Flint student mentors will participate in a brief asynchronous training, connect regularly with their mentees, and encourage their mentees to attend programs and take advantage of opportunities that support new student transition and success. Mentors will gain Linkedin certification after completion of their mentor training.
Mentor Qualifications
- Mentors must be currently enrolled in classes at UM-Flint
- Mentors must have accumulated at least 24 credit hours at UM-Flint
How it Works
Mentees will be matched with a peer mentor based on shared interests. Ranging from shared hobbies, career outlook, academic interests, personal background, and much more.
- Students will sign up using the mentee or mentee registration link
- Complete a brief matching survey about yourself and your background
- Discover and connect with your mentor and/or mentee.
- Connect with your mentor and/or mentee regularly throughout the year by talking about things that are important to the mentee and mentor.
Why Have a Mentor?
Being a new student on campus can be exciting, but there can also be a few challenges along the way. It’s good to be a part of a supportive network on campus and connect with someone who is ready to listen, inspire, and empower you as a student at UM-Flint. As a mentee, you and your mentor can discuss:
- How to set yourself up for academic, social, and career success by maximizing your UM-Flint experience.
- Accessing campus support services and resources .
- How to build your social and professional networks by becoming engaged on campus and within academic programs.
- How to navigate opportunities and challenges that may arise during your first year at UM-Flint.
Program Expectations
Your friends in the Success Mentorship Program want you to succeed and feel supported while you are attending UM-Flint. Expectations of the SMP include:
- Year- long commitment (May 2022-May 2023)
- Regularly log your conversation with your mentee and/or mentor
- Monthly in-person/virtual meetings with your mentee and/or mentor
- Mentors are expected to complete a Mentor Certification Training
Join to Win a Book Scholarship
Program participants in the Success Mentorship Program will be eligible to receive one of two $500 book scholarships that will be awarded based on mentee/mentor participation in the program and academic success. Participants will be asked to complete an application and complete a brief essay. Apply for the book scholarship.
Programs and Activities Include:
- Campus/virtual events and programs
- Regular check-ins with your mentor/mentee
- Support to connect with campus resources