Vandal Mentor Network
Vandal Mentorship Program
The Vandal Mentorship Program connects current undergraduate students with an alumni mentor. Mentors help students navigate academic, professional and extracurricular experiences.
The new cohort will be matched this Fall 2024 semester.
- Applications open: Now
- Application deadline: August 30
- Matches made for the Fall 2024 cohort: September 13, 2024
The Vandal Mentorship Program will run through the Fall semester, ending on December 7 with the opportunity to continue throughout the Spring 2025 semester.
Understanding the Program:
What is mentorship?
University of Idaho Vandal Mentorship Program pairs Vandal alumni with current student mentees during the spring semester to develop a mentoring relationship. Mentorship is a process in which an experienced individual helps another person develop their goals and skills through ongoing, supportive one-on-one conversations and learning exercises.
The role of the student mentee is to engage and participate in the process with their mentor to gain guidance around career development and exploration, goal setting and decision-making.
The role of the alumni mentor is to engage and participate in the process with their mentee by providing insight, guidance and support based on personal experience in career and academic pursuits.