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 8 weeks in length, split into three phases. Each phase contains recommended goals, outcomes, and discussion points. Listed below are the timelines regarding phases.
Fall 2026 Alumni-in-Mentorship Timeline
- Matching Day: September 28th
- Phase 1: September 28th – October 18th
- Phase 2: October 19th – November 8th
- Phase 3: November 9th – November 20th
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.
Contact Us
– If you have any questions or concerns please contact Eric Lehman (erl134@pitt.edu).
Apply Today!
Contact Eric Lehman (erl134@pitt.edu) to express your interest to join.