First Generation Mentorship Program
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a mentorship program to help first-generation students navigate their personal and professional pursuits.
The First-Generation Mentorship Program is an opportunity for current CLAS students to gain guidance and support from UConn alumni who were also first generation. Participants develop their interpersonal skills and make connections with mentors that can last a lifetime. It is open to any undergraduate student who is the first in their family to go to college.
The application for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open.
Program Commitments
Meet virtually with your mentor once a month for 60 minutes.
Required events:
- Student orientation.
- Kickoff event.
- Student dinners (two throughout the year).
- End of year event.
Eligibility
The ideal student participant is an undergraduate who is interested in pursuing personal and professional growth. The College encourages students of varying leadership experiences to apply.
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Currently a first-generation freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Enrolled as a full-time student in good standing.
- Demonstrate a commitment to growth.
Additional Requirements
- Maintain full-time enrollment and good academic standing at UConn.
- Attend and thoughtfully participate in required mentorship gatherings scheduled throughout the year.
- Actively engage with your mentor.
- Attend all mandatory events.
- Maintain timely communication with CLAS staff, peers, and mentors.
Contact Us
For questions, please email Jessica Alexander, associate director of alumni relations for CLAS.