Career Development

Student Application: Become a Mentee

Students eligible to join the Professional Mentor Program:

  • Sophomore, junior, or 1st year graduate student
  • Minimum 2.25 GPA

Application Process:

Apply to become a Mentee in the Professional Mentor Program: Mentee Application 

Applications Deadline: Friday, October 31st. Approval will come in the form of an email from mentor@xavier.edu. 

Mentee Orientations will take place the following week starting Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 7, all from 4-5pm (location TBD). During Mentee Orientation, mentees will learn further details, structure, and expectations, as well as set up their MentorPRO account and be guided through how to go about finding a mentor and using the MentorPRO app! Mentees must attend only 1 Mentee Orientation.

*Application Period:
Applications open each fall and are accepted through late-October. 

Program Participation:
Following acceptance, students spend the rest of the fall semester and the full spring semester:

  • Being matched with a professional mentor

  • Building a strong mentoring relationship

  • Participating in events, workshops, and guided conversations designed to support personal and professional growth

If you are interested in learning more about the Professional Mentor Program, schedule an appointment with Alyson McAdams or Nick Andriole on Handshake or email mentor@xavier.edu

Why join the Professional Mentor Program?

Figuring out what you want to do in life and for your career in 4 short years is difficult for anyone.  Having someone in your corner with no ulterior motive other than to help and assist you through your decision process of where you're meant to be in life and work is a huge value asset of attending Xavier University.  It's a safe space to be vulnerable and ask for help or guidance whenever needed.  Join the Xavier Mentor Program and add another trusted person in your corner!

- Former PMP Mentee and Current PMP Mentor Andrew Horning (XU 2014), Ogury 

*If it is outside of the Application Period and you are interested in joining the PMP, email mentor@xavier.edu