Join the Success Mentor Program!
How to Apply
The 2025-2026 Success Mentor Program Mentee Application is available NOW. Click here to apply! https://ucmerced.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWqpgxpk6Dm2PMq
Program Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply:
- Incoming first-year students
- Continuing UC Merced students (any year status)
- Transfer students
Who is NOT eligible to apply:
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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 minimum (book early!)
- 2nd+ Year Bobcats: 2 advising appointments minimum (can be from any advising service)
Service/Volunteer Events:
- 2nd+ Year Bobcats: take part in at least 1 service opportunity
- Optional for 1st Year Bobcats
Peer Mentoring Meetings:
- 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:
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1st Year Bobcats: minimum of 2 SMP social events per semester
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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
Other optional opportunities:
TBA - keep an eye out on our social media!
Benefits of Peer Mentoring...
- Gain skills that will aid in your academic success.
- Connect with peers.
- Develop and work towards individually defined goals.
- Learn about resources that will help you succeed as a Bobcat.
- Be matched with a knowledgeable and caring upperclassman.
...and more!
