The transition from high school to college is one filled with exciting opportunities and fresh beginnings, but many students have concerns about being away from family and friends, and adjusting to a new environment. One of the best ways to feel comfortable in your new academic and social surroundings is to get connected to people who care about you and your success. The College of Business Mentoring Program helps you make those connections, and get the support and guidance you need.

Our Mentoring Program eases the transition to the academic and social environment of Colorado State University and the College of Business for diverse and first-generation freshmen students by providing one-to-one mentor relationships and a host of other services.

Goals

At the College of Business Mentoring Program, our goals include:

• Support the transition process of underrepresented freshmen in the College of Business and Colorado State University.
• Increase student’s connection with the campus and college communities.
• Provide academic and career/professional guidance.

The College of Business Mentoring Program will pair you with a faculty or staff member, or upperclassman business student to give you a chance to meet and work with individuals who are knowledgeable about the College and want to help you do your best.

Benefits of the Program
Get involved with the College of Business Mentoring Program today to take advantage of all the program’s benefits. Use all the resources available to you and see how Colorado State University and the College of Business truly are places for you to grow. Benefits of the program include:

Priority Advising – This allows you to be contacted before other students about seeing your advisor and deciding on classes.
Mentee Socials –  Meet and mingle with other students in the College of Business while doing fun activities.
Mentoring Events –  Fun and FREE activities with you mentor like visiting a haunted house, ice skating, or miniature golfing.
A Reference –  Your mentor can help you write your resume, show you around Fort Collins, be someone to talk to, and much, much more!

 
The Value of a Mentor
Your mentor will support you through the first-year transition process, connect you to your new community, and provide academic, personal and career guidance. Through this one-to-one relationship you’ll know you are a valued person in the College, the University, and the Fort Collins community.

The College of Business Mentoring Program works to make sure your mentoring relationship is successful. A quality match will be sought for you and your mentor based on your concentration, personal interests, hobbies, and other factors.

 
Mentee Commitments
• Be a responsible and active participant.
• Interact with a mentor for at least two hours each month for two semesters.
• Attend Fall Social and Orientation in August where you will meet your mentor and other students in the program.
• Commit to being present at four Mentee Social Meetings throughout the year.
• Attend the End-of-the-Year Event in April.

Beyond Mentoring
As a College of Business Mentoring Program participant, you’ll have the opportunity to join the Business Diversity and Leadership Alliance (BDLA) even as a freshman. As an upperclassman you may become a mentor yourself!

Program Requirements
Undergraduate first-generation or underrepresented students are invited to apply to the College of Business Mentoring Program. Once students have applied, the program operates on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited. Submission of an early application is encouraged to secure a place in the program. Applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2009. Students will be notified of acceptance via mail by July, 2009. Participation is free. We look forward to receiving your application and to welcoming you into the College of Business at Colorado State University.