Program Resources

Find practical resources designed to help you define goals, align expectations, and build meaningful mentoring partnerships. For additional details and guidance, visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions.

Getting Started

Setting the Tone for Our Mentorship Partnership
There are a few essential questions to ask before embarking on your mentorship relationship. These questions help guide an initial conversation to ensure you’re both on the same page.

Mentorship Agreement Form
This agreement is a list of talking points that serve as a structured set of reflection and discussion prompts. This tool ensures that both the mentor and mentee have clearly defined expectations and goals from the outset.

For Mentees

Sample Message to a Mentor (for student mentees)
Unsure of what to say in your first message to a potential mentor? Use this template to construct your introductory email.

Sample Agenda for First Meeting
Use this sample agenda to guide your first conversation with your mentor.

Icebreaker Exercise
Not sure where to begin during your first meeting? Use this set of questions to help break the ice during your first meeting? Use this set of questions to help break the ice!

Career Exploration: Questions to Ask Your Mentor
Ready to investigate potential career paths more deeply? Use this handout to guide thoughtful discussions about career fit, industry preparation, next steps, and more.

How to Be a Good Mentee: 7 General Guidelines
Review these seven practical guidelines on how to be an effective and engaged mentee, developed by Alexandra Levit ’98, business and workplace author and consultant.

Goal Setting: What is a SMART Goal?
Curious about what makes an effective goal? This resource provides clear definitions and real-world examples of SMART goals. Use this worksheet and checklist to help you create, refine, and track your SMART goals.

Essential Questions to Facilitate the Goal-Setting Process
Clear goal-setting is critical to the success of a mentorship relationship. These questions prompt reflection, deepen thinking, and support goal development.

Closure Conversation Discussion Guide
Use this guide to help facilitate a closure conversation and celebrate the accomplishments of a successful mentorship.

How to Create a Complete and Compelling Student Profile
Looking for ways to make your profile stand out? Check out our suggestions for building a complete and appealing profile that clearly communicates your interests and goals to mentors.

For Mentors

How to Be a Good Mentor: 7 General Guidelines
Review these seven practical guidelines designed to help you be an effective, impactful mentor, developed by Alexandra Levit ’98, business and workplace author and consultant.

How to Create a Complete and Compelling Alumni Profile
Looking for ways to make your profile stand out? Check out our suggestions on how to create a clear, engaging profile that highlights your experience and appeals to potential mentees.

For Mentors and Mentees

The Mentorship Mindset: Reminders and Advice for Mentors and Mentees
These tips are designed to help mentors and mentees make the most of every stage of the mentorship experience.

Mentor Circles Handbook
Curious about Mentor Circles? This handbook outlines key roles, shared expectations, and helpful tips to ensure a smooth and engaging experience for all involved.

Suggested Activities and Discussion Topics
Looking for ideas to guide meaningful conversations? This curated list offers a wide range of discussion topics and activities that can help keep mentorship meetings productive.

Quick Chats

Quick Chat Sample Message to Mentors (For Students) 
Unsure of what to say in your Quick Chat request message? Use this template to craft a clear, professional introduction.