*The Mentee Application for the 2019-2020 academic year has closed. We look forward to reviewing applications for the 2020-2021 academic year next Spring!*

 

What are the benefits of participating in COMPASS as a mentee?

            As mentees, students will be able to…

• Get advice and guidance from a knowledgeable upperclassman on classes, campus life, academic resources, and more;
• Integrate more effectively into college life, both socially and academically, and feel more secure in their role as a college student with a disability;
• Cultivate a trusting relationship with someone who can provide support, listen, and offer helpful insight.

 

Who is eligible to be a mentee?

• Mentees must be registered with ODS
  • (Supporting documentation received and approved by ODS at time of application)
• Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, grads
  • Grad student mentees will be paired with a grad student mentor

How can I participate?

1. Complete a COMPASS mentee application 

2. Applications are due 8/1/19 for 2019-2020 program participation

3. Applications submitted after 8/1 will be considered based on mentor availability.

 

Mentee responsibilities:

• Communicate with mentor at least twice per month, via text, email, or in person;
• Meet in-person with mentor at least once per month (1 hr minimum);
• Attend an individual check-in meeting with Lauren Accola (coordinator of COMPASS program)
• Notify Lauren of any concerns with mentor

 

For more FAQ about the COMPASS Peer Mentor program, please visit the COMPASS homepage.

 

Questions?

Contact Lauren Accola at lauren.accola@marquette.edu or 414-288-1645.