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2024-2025 Mentee Application

Success Mentor Program | 2024-2025 Mentee Application

Click here to apply! https://ucmerced.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X7Fpwj9k1BORim 


As we look to the 2023-2024 academic year, we are expanding our support to all undergraduate students at UC Merced.  

 
Who is eligible to apply:  

  • Incoming first-year students 
  • Continuing UC Merced students (any year status) 
  • Transfer students 

 
Who is NOT eligible to apply: 

Students who are a part of the Fiat Lux Scholars Program 

  

Maintaining Program Active Status: 

In order to remain in active status as a Mentee, you must ensure to complete the following each semester: 

Qualifying workshops:

  • 3 per semester for all Mentees

Advising:

  • 1st Year Bobcats: 2 Bobcat Advising appointments required (alternative advising upon approval)
  • 2nd+ Year Bobcats: 2 advising appointments (can be from any advising service) and 1 service opportunity 

Meet With Your Peer Mentor:

  • 1st Year Bobcats: Meet with your Peer Mentor a minimum of every other week (or twice per month). 
  • 2nd+ Year Bobcats: Meet with your Peer Mentor a minimum of once per month.   

Socials with Peers:

  •  1st Year Bobcats: minimum of 2 SMP social events per semester
  •  2nd+ Year Bobcats: minimum of 1 SMP social event per semester
 

Milestone Opportunities: 

2 Active Semesters: Certificate of First Year Completion 

4 Active Semesters: Letter of recommendation 

6+ Active Semesters: Graduation Stole 

 

The Success Mentor Program is committed to the aspirations and success of mentees and mentors in the program. We are located in the Calvin E. Bright Success Center (Kolligian Library, Room 222), and if you have any questions, please visit us! If you are ready to begin your mentorship experience, please apply here: 

https://ucmerced.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6X7Fpwj9k1BORim

We at the Success Mentor Program look forward to supporting you during your first year, and beyond!