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
Expectations
To become a mentee for the program, the following expectations must be met.
Attend the in-person mentorship orientation session in November and complete the commitment form*. This session will prepare you to meet your mentor and get the most out of your mentorship experience.
Attend the in-person mentorship launch event in January to meet your mentor*.
Meet with your mentor at least 3 additional times between January and April.
Attend monthly in-person events (e.g. Career Panel, office visits)
Complete the monthly mentorship reflection task. This should take no more than 30 minutes.
*If you are unable to attend the mentorship orientation session or launch event due to a class conflict, please contact cs.undergrad@utoronto.ca with an explanation.
Applications for the Winter 2025 mentorship program are now closed.
Comments from some of our past mentees
"I was anxious and concerned about what I would do after I graduated. My Alumni Mentor helped me understand what kind of jobs are available, how to approach the job search, and what to do to stand out. I became much more confident about my potential from our interactions. I was so grateful for his help and compassion!
I even became an Alumni Mentor after participating in the program as an undergrad, because I was so thankful for all the help I received from my mentors, I wanted to return the favour!"
- Kyra
"I really enjoyed the program. At the time, I was weighing doing PEY versus taking up a research position with a lab at U of T. My mentor helped me think though different options, and shared about her own PEY experience.
Even though sometimes it felt like more homework, I was also really glad to have the structure of the written reflections"
- Cait
"During my second year I was matched with a kind, friendly, and amazing mentor who helped me develop better professional networking skills. When we met, she gave me insight into her web development experiences and helped me edit my resume so I could find PEY placements.
During my last year at U of T, I met up with her again and she was kind enough to give me a tour of her office. I am really grateful to have been a part of the program. My mentor really inspired me and gave me the confidence to seek out more challenging job opportunities."
- Helen
Companies our past mentors have worked for
Questions?
If you have any questions about the program, please contact cs.undergrad@utoronto.ca.
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