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Alumni-Student Mentorship Program

Our Alumni-Student Mentorship Program connects CS undergraduate students with supportive alumni of computer science who are working in the field, and are willing to share their academic and career experiences with a student mentee who is preparing for their own path. 

How it Works

Apply to be a mentOR

CS alumni fill out an application form stating their areas of expertise. 

Get Paired with a MentEE

After reviewing all the applications, we will pair you with an undergraduate student whose interests are compatible with your areas of expertise.

Connect

Connect virtually or in-person with your mentee at least three times between January and April. 
(More details below) 

What it takes to be a mentor

Students can benefit from your insights. Your own experience, and the journey from your undergraduate degree to where you are now, can be invaluable to a current CS student as they plan for their own future.

Becoming a mentor means that you should be willing to:

  • Share your experience, both the positives and negatives

  • Engage. Listen and have a dialogue with your mentee.

  • Act as a resource for your mentee

Expectations

In order to become a mentor for the program, we ask that you: 

  1. Attend the mentorship launch event on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (for mentors located in the Greater Toronto Area). 

  2. Meet with your student at least 3 times between January and April.

  3. Optional — Participate in monthly in-person/hybrid events and connect with more mentees in the program (i.e office visits, career panel)

Note: The mentorship program is not a job placement service. Students are required not to solicit employment from alumni mentors and any attempts to do so should be brought to our attention. 

Applications for the Winter 2025 mentorship program are now open.

Apply by November 8, 2024

We encourage all alumni to apply! Due to overwhelming interest, mentee matching for returning mentors will be prioritized. 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the program, please contact alumni-mentorship@cs.toronto.edu.

Are you looking to become a mentee?

This page is for alumni looking to mentor current students. Students looking to be mentored should head over to the student–mentorship section for more information.

Apply as a Mentee   →

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