The Mentoring Program connects university students with mentors through three programs. These one-on-one relationships have proven to be very successful. Close relationships with professors or other mentors can make a big difference for you. Having a mentor in college is linked to academic success and even predicts well-being later in life. Students at Indiana University Southeast are retained and graduate at a higher rate than students without mentors.
Groups Scholars Program
The Groups Scholars Program is a one-year program that is designed to successfully assist a designated group of students in their transitions to college.
University Mentoring
The University Mentoring Program provides mentoring services to students from their first year through graduation.
University MentoringMentoring Program student mentees graduate at a higher rate at IU Southeast.
University Mentoring / Career Mentoring
The University Mentoring and Career Mentoring Programs provides mentoring services to students from their first year through graduation.
First and second-year students are paired with faculty and staff who provide valuable one-on-one mentoring connections and guidance for students during their crucial transition to college.
Third and fourth-year students are paired with university alumni and community members who focus on career development and preparation for the student’s next steps after graduation.
Benefits for 1st and 2nd year mentees
- Opportunity to make important connections early
- Students who are mentored are more likely to graduate
- Receive guidance to successfully transition to college life from an experienced university faculty or staff mentor
- Assistance with your personal and academic development
- Enhance your college experience
Benefits for 3rd and 4th year mentees
- Make career-related connections while in college
- Receive guidance to successfully transition from college to your career through alumni and community mentors
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience through job shadowing and potential internships
- Preparations for your next steps in life
- Opportunity to build lasting relationships
We invite you to become a part of this rewarding journey!
Become a student menteeGroups Scholars Program
The Groups Scholars Program is a four-year program that is designed to successfully assist incoming students in their transition to campus life at IU Southeast.
Peer Mentors provide one-on-one mentoring services for the students who qualify for the Groups Scholars Program.
Groups Scholars Collegiate Summer Institute
The Groups Scholars Collegiate Summer Institute is the summer component of the Groups Scholars Program. This fun and engaging program allows you to experience early preparation during the Summer and ongoing assistance during your first-year college experience at IU Southeast.
Benefits of the program
- Receive special credit for First-Year Seminar by attending all sessions
- Experience early preparation during the summer and ongoing assistance during your first-year college experience at IU Southeast
- Meet with a Peer Mentor for your first year at IU Southeast
- Receive advice regarding college expectations
- Learn about the campus culture, support services, and university facilities
- Ease into college through the Center for Mentoring activities and events
Who can participate?
- First-generation students
- Minority students
- Adult learners 25 and over
- Twenty-First Century Scholars
Who are the peer mentors?
Upperclassmen who are knowledgeable about the university and are trained to assist as you go through your first year.