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New International Student Mentoring Program

Are you a continuing student? - Sign up to be a Mentor!
Are you a new student? - Sign up to participate as a Mentee!

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The Department of International Services and Programs would like to introduce a new program: The Graduate International Student Mentoring Program. The purpose is to help new international students as they begin their graduate studies at the University of Connecticut. These students will be matched with current international graduate students who will guide them as they begin their lives at UConn. The mentoring process will start at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. The Mentoring Program is an exciting new way to become acquainted with UConn and make great friends. It is entirely volunteer-based and any time spent will be very much appreciated.

Who is a Mentor?

  • International graduate students who have completed at least 1 year of study at UConn.
  • International graduate students from all departments and programs.

Who is a Mentee?

  • New international graduate students admitted for Fall and or Spring Semester
  • New international graduate students going into all departments and programs

Requirements of a Mentor?

  • Each Mentor will be asked to mentor up to 2 new students.
  • Meet with your mentees  by attending the “Meet & Greet” event  to be held within the first two weeks of the semester
  • Answer questions your mentees may have about coming to the United States and UConn
  • Welcome and include your mentee in extracurricular activities
  • Be in weekly contact with your mentee  
  • With your mentee , attend Fall and Winter Graduate International Mentoring Program social events developed by the Department of International Services and Programs
  • Check in with Laurie Tompkins, the program representative, twice a semester.
  • Have fun!