Mentor Program FAQs
If you have any questions about the UWG Mentorship Program, please review our FAQs below or contact us at alumni@westga.edu.
Alumni/Mentor FAQs
Register to be a mentor on our online platform.
Once you have completed your mentor registration, students will be able to search for a mentor based on your interests and experience. When a student has requested to be your mentee, you will receive an email notification.
We ask that you commit for an entire semester (around 16 weeks). We ask that you have a minimum of (1) 30-60 minute meeting with your mentee each month, and encourage you to attend mentorship virtual meetings with your mentee.
We encourage mentors and students to connect on a regular basis (e.g., once-a-month phone call, zoom meeting or email conversation). However, the frequency and form of communication are things you both can determine.
Throughout the year the Alumni Engagement team will offer tips on effective mentorship techniques, topics to discuss with your student, and suggested activities to connect.
No, the benefit of technology allows a mentor relationship to be established via email, phone, and virtual meetings.
Events and programs attendance are not required. However, we do encourage you to attend program events, both in person and virtual, to build a strong connection with your student.
At this time, we will be assigning only one student per mentor. As the program grows there may be opportunities for mentors to be match with additional students.
We are grateful for your willingness to help students in this way. After you register for the mentoring program, it could take some time before you are matched with a student, since this is a student-driven program.
Click the "Sign In" button above and select "forgot password." You will receive an email allowing you to reset your password.
We encourage you to reach out multiple times, but if you do not receive a response, please notify the Alumni Engagement team, and you will be assigned a different student.
The mentorship program is designed for current students only. However, you may keep in touch if you and your mentee are willing and able to continue communications.
Student/Mentee FAQs
Register to for the mentor program on our online platform.
Once you are registered in the online platform, you will be able to search for an alumni mentor based on industry, interests, geographic area, and other criteria. Once you have found a person you would like to connect with, you can request to be matched with them.
We ask that you commit to the program for one semester. You are able to register again in future semesters if you are interested in continuing in the program.
We encourage mentors and students to connect on a regular basis (e.g., once-a-month phone call, zoom meeting or email conversation). However, the frequency and form of communication are things you both can determine.
Throughout the year the Alumni Engagement team will offer tips on effective mentorship techniques, topics to discuss with your mentor, and suggested activities to connect.
Events and programs attendance are not required. However, we do encourage you to attend program events, both in person and virtual, to build a strong connection with your mentor.
At this time, we will be assigning only one mentor per student. As the program grows there may be opportunities for additional mentors per student.
We encourage you to reach out multiple times. But if you do not receive a response, please notify the Alumni Engagement team, and you will be assigned a different mentor.
Click the "Sign In" button above and select "forgot password." You will receive an email allowing you to reset your password.
The mentorship program is designed for current students only. However, you may keep in touch if you and your mentor are willing and able to continue communications.