Become a Mentor
Objectives and Expectations
- Help your mentee adjust to college life
- Serve as a positive role model for your mentee
- Encourage involvement in student activities and organizations
- Provide information on NIU services and resources
- Share experiences and knowledge you have gained as a student at NIU
- Be involved in informational sessions, training workshops and socials
- Help your mentee with homework or refer to tutoring service
Application Process (Spring/Summer only)
We are now accepting applications for 2022-2023.
- Currently enrolled full-time, have completed at least one year at NIU by summer 2022 and returning to NIU as an undergraduate for fall 2022.
- Good academic and disciplinary standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5).
- Desire to enhance interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Interest in working with Latina/o/x freshmen or transfer students.
- Awareness and appreciation of all forms of diversity.
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for NIU.
- Must attend all program meetings on Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. for the academic year (fall 2022 and spring 2023).
- Must commit to five hours per week.
- Commit to participating in the program for two consecutive semesters (fall 2022 and spring 2023).
- Gain significant leadership experience while enhancing employment marketability and career opportunities.
- Develop professional relationships with faculty, staff and other students.
- Increase skills in effective interpersonal communication and time management.
- Potential internship opportunities with METAS peer mentoring program during the 2022-2023 academic year to help with ongoing mentoring program and services.
- Welcome Latinx freshmen to Northern Illinois University.
- Explain academic opportunities and procedures.
- Acquaint new students with campus services and building location.s
- Promote a welcoming environment for a diverse student body.
- Attend all mentor training sessions (in late August/early September).
- Attend all program meetings (mid-August 2022 thru late April 2023 on Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m.).
Questions?
For more information, please contact edelllano1@niu.edu.
Meet Our Mentors
- Alma Uriostegui
- Beiya Sarmiento
- Cinthya Aguilar
- Marisol Franco
Contact Us
515 Garden Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-1986
Hours of Operation
Fall/Spring
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday by appointment
Luis Santos-Rivas
lsantosrivas@niu.edu
Elbia Del Llano Menéndez
edelllano1@niu.edu
Lisa Vargen
lvargen@niu.edu
