Program Overview
The SOU Mentor Program is committed to strengthening new and current student's SOU experience through provision and fostering of a meaningful connection with an academically successful mentor and commited mentor. The mentor relationships will increase participation in student life, exposure to student leadership, and academic success. The mentoring program pairs any interested students (first-years, transfers, first-generation, etc) with returning students to assist, connect, and increase retention rates for students from matriculation to graduation. The SOU Mentor Program will provide a greater sense of individual agency, as well as affiliation with the diverse and inclusive community at SOU.How do I join the program?
Please visit your respective tab "Mentor" or "Mentee" on the bar at the top of the website.
A mentee is a student who would benefit from additional peer to peer support, whether they are new to college, a transfer student, a veteran, or anything in between. The application to become a mentee is available on your mentee tab.
A mentor is a student who has succeeded in at least one academic year at SOU and is interested in helping other students succeed as well.
Program Outcomes
- First Year Student Retention - First year students participating in the FYMP will retain to their second year at a greater rate than their peers.
- Mentor provides support - By the end of the academic year, mentees will report that they Agree or Strongly Agree that their mentor provides support and makes them feel as though they belong at SOU.
- Co-curricular activities - By the end of the academic year, mentees will report participating in co-curricular activities on a regular basis.
Contact Us:
SOU Mentor Program
Student Activities Center, SU 312
studentorientation@sou.edu
(541) 552-7277
