How new Shockers can find a mentor

Navigating college can be hard, but the transition is made easier with one-on-one mentorship — an individual paired with new Shockers to help them feel more at home and connected at 鶹ýӳƷ State.

Mentoring is free for students and is a major contributor to academic and social success in college.

If you don't see your college listed below, not to worry — there are plentiful resources to help you succeed. The best way to get started is to connect with for guidance, or check out all the services now housed in WSU's new Shocker Success Center.

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Shocker Mentorship Opportunities

College of Engineering
The ACE Mentoring Program is for incoming freshmen, transfer students and returning adult students. The deadline to be paired with a mentor is fast approaching — July 31.

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Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The Fairmount Engaged mentor program enhances the student experience by linking students one-on-one with an alum, industry or peer mentor. The college is currently accepting mentor AND mentee applications. 

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College of Applied Studies
The Trailblazers program is a little different than some other mentor programs. Along with being eligible for a scholarship up to $1,500, students receive mentorship and professional development and gain community involvement experience. The deadline to become a mentee is Aug. 12. 

 

College of Fine Arts
The You Belong Here: Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program is an opportunity for new freshmen, transfer and returning adult students to gain skills, resources and support to help them succeed in their first year at 鶹ýӳƷ State. The deadline to be paired with a mentor is coming up — July 31. 

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About 鶹ýӳƷ

鶹ýӳƷ is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. 鶹ýӳƷ State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.

Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 鶹ýӳƷ provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.

The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 鶹ýӳƷ main campus, is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.

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