Mentoring requires enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated people who care about the success and well-being of other students.  Mentors develop leadership skills and give of themselves to the Access Program.  The program thrives when mentors are strong connectors of students to each other and to the events and services offered by Access.  Mentoring requires courage, openness, and commitment, but the rewards are immeasurable. You can make the difference for a freshman, and for yourself, by being a mentor. 

The Access Mentor application process begins with your review of the application packet (see links below).  The packet includes information about mentor responsibilities and opportunities, an application, and a required recommendation form (recommendation from faculty, staff, or supervisor but not from current Access advisors or staff).  Materials are due in the Access office by February 3 at 5 PM.  Students who apply and receive an interview, must attend interviews on both February 6 and February 7.  Notification of results will occur February 12.  Those who conclude the interview process in good standing will be allowed to enroll for mentor training which begins the week of February 16.  Mentor positions will not be awarded until full completion of mentor training. 

Students may nominate non-Access participants to receive an application to mentor for the learning community.  Non-Access students will also be invited to apply at MSC Open House and at informational meetings.

Mentor Selection Calendar

• January 22:  Mentor Informational, 5 PM, Fowler 120
• January 23:  Mentor Informational, 12:30 PM, Fowler 120
• January 25: MSC Open House 2-6 PM
• January 27: Mentor Informational 5 PM, Fowler 120
• February 3, by 5 PM: FAM Applications due at Access office
• February 6-9: Mentor interviews -- individual and group
• February 12: Mentor decision letters available for pick up
• February 16: Mentor Training Course begins meeting weekly
• May TBA:  Mentor retreat
• May 26:  First New Student Conference Lunch
• June TBA:  Mentor retreat
• July TBA:  Mentor retreat
• August TBA:  Mentor retreat
• August 23-28:  Community Retreats
• August 29:  Convocation Brunch
• August 30:  Fall semester classes begin; houses, communities, and study groups begin to meet regularly
• August 31-September 3:  first Community Meeting

 Mentor Application Materials
 

You may view all of these materials in Acrobat PDF.  You will want to print your own copies.  Complete the application form and questions.  Use the memorandum and Recommendation Form to request a recommendation from a faculty or staff person.

• Mentor Selection Information Packet
• Application Form
• Recommendation Form

Outstanding Mentor of 03C Nominations

If a mentor (or a namesake mentor) went above and beyond to assist you this past semester, we want to know.  Please nominate those who provided outstanding service to Aggie Access for recognition.  Use this nomination form and send in your nominations by January 15.

If you have any questions, please call 979-845-5916 or send an e-mail to access@apgest.tamu.edu. 

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