If you are interested in being a matched with a current DSS student, please complete the mentee interest form. Matches may be made according to the information shared in the application. Final decisions for matches are made by the DSS professional staff. Students are notified about the matches early in the fall semester.

Mentee Criteria 

  • Incoming first year or transfer student.
  • Be registered with the DSS Office. 

Mentee Interest Form 

If you are interested in having a mentor, please complete the Mentee Interest Form and email the completed application to the DSS Office.

Mentee Responsibilities

  • Attend ROAR hosted events, DSS workshops, and an organized campus volunteer activity.
  • Meet with your mentor twice per month in person for a full academic year.
  • Work with your mentor to meet your academic and personal goals.
  • Notify DSS staff of any concerns with your mentor.

Please note that consideration will be given to participants who miss a scheduled peer mentoring program event for a disability related reasons or medical emergency. You are encouraged to communicate with the DSS staff if/when you miss a scheduled program event.

If you have further questions or are having difficulty accessing the application, please contact the DSS Office at (310) 338-4216.