Northwestern Alumni Mentorship Program

Through an easy-to-use online platform, students and alumni can build meaningful connections with mentors who are passionate about helping others navigate their career paths, pursue new opportunities, or consider graduate school.

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How it Works

1. Register and Complete a Profile
   Students and alumni from all class years, programs, and schools are welcome to participate. To get started, log into the Northwestern Alumni Mentorship Program’s online platform and complete a profile. This takes approximately 15–25 minutes to finish.

2. Choose Your Role
   Alumni can get involved as mentors, mentees, or both. Students may participate only as mentees.
3. Search and Connect
   Mentees browse the platform to find mentors who align with their career interests and submit a request. Mentors may accept or decline requests and remain anonymous until both sides agree to connect.

4. Set Expectations Together
   Once a connection is established, the mentor and mentee collaborate to set goals and communication preferences, including how often and by what method they’ll meet—whether in person or virtually. Mentors may accept up to three mentees at a time; mentees may have up to two mentors.

5. Use Program Resources
   Review the program’s resources page to support strong, goal-driven relationships. The Mentorship Agreement Form can help guide your first conversation.

6. Stay Engaged and Share Feedback
   Meet regularly and share your experience with the Northwestern Alumni Association to help shape and strengthen the program.