CSUN Mentor Connect

For Mentees

Are you an incoming freshman or a newly transferred student looking for ways to get to know CSUN better and get support at every turn? CSUN Mentor Connect is an online peer mentoring program that matches experienced Matadors with new students in need of guidance and direction to provide clarity, confidence, and support when needed. The program fosters a sense of purpose and belonging.


By signing up to become a mentee, you will be matched with an experienced matador for a year to be guided and supported through your academic journey at CSUN.

 

Requirements to be a Mentee

- Enrolled at CSUN
- Must be incoming Freshmen or Transfer Student

How to be a Mentee

Step 1: Register


Click the link below and enter your information to register to become a Mentee with Mentor Connect.

Step 2: Matching Survey


Take a survey to let us know who you are, what your major is, and what you enjoy doing during your free time. We will try to make the perfect match!

Step 3: Get Connected


Once you complete all steps, you will be matched with your mentor and get to connect with them.

 

Benefits of being a Mentee

 

Professional Preparation

Your mentor can give you an insight into the professional world like participating in meetings in the work place. 

One-Stop-Shop for Resources 

Our mentors can help you easily gain access to a multitude of campus programs and resources.

 

 

 


Knowledge and Contacts

CSUN supports student success by offering services to support your overall health and well being.  Mentorship will help you learn how to utilize them.

Tips on being a Successful Mentee

 

Be Flexible and Learn

Take advantage of this relationship and learn as much as you can.


Be courageous

An effective mentee is a courageous mentee. Mentees should ask questions even if the answers may seem obvious.


Show gratitude

Give thanks to your mentor by following up on the resources recommended to you and reaching out to staff and faculty at CSUN for further assistance when things are not clear.