Welcome to Alumni-In-Mentorship

Overview of the Program

Each mentee will be matched with one dedicated mentor. Students are matched with a mentor whose professional experience aligns with the mentee’s field of interest. The program will run 9 weeks in length, split into three phases. Each phase contains recommended goals, outcomes, and discussion points. Listed below are the timelines regarding phases.

The program is offered ONCE in the Fall, and ONCE in the spring each year. Pitt Commons is the software used for the matching, and record keeping for the program

FA 2025 Matching Day: September 22nd

Phase 1 : (Lasts 3 Weeks)

Phase 2 : (Lasts 3 Weeks)

Phase 3 : (Lasts 3 Weeks)

Structure of Phases

  • At the onset of each phase, an email containing resources to help guide conversation will be distributed.
  • Although we have a structured timeline, we acknowledge that each mentorship relationship is unique: hence, all the materials we offer are suggestions for guiding the conversation.

Outline of the Matching Process

  • Participants will be selected based on responses to the registration questions.
  • Matching will be based on a combination of factors including preferences selected by mentees and overlap in interests and background identified in program registration questions.
  • Incomplete profiles will not be considered for matching.
  • You will receive an email notification once you are matched with your mentor or mentee.

What is required of me as a mentee?

  • Connect regularly with your mentor via video or message.
  • Take initiative by scheduling meetings and arriving prepared. Show a genuine interest and ask questions.
  • Complete personal and professional goals assigned to you (and create your own!). Mark these as complete by the assigned due date.
  • Demonstrate professionalism by being timely, open to feedback, expressing a willingness to learn, and following through on commitments.

What is required of me as a mentor?

  • Connect regularly with your mentee via video or message.
  • Expose your mentee to potential career opportunities (via research, informational interviews, job shadow, professional organizations and networks etc.).
  • Help your mentee set and achieve goals.
  • Provide constructive feedback to enhance your mentee’s professionalism and preparedness.
  • Share examples of success and failure from your own experience.

Interested in participating?