Thank you for your interest in being a mentor to a current Rose-Hulman student through the Student Alumni Association Mentoring Program. Mentoring is one of the best ways to give back to current Rose-Hulman students. The mentoring program is designed to be a fairly relaxed program. The mentoring relationship will basically be conducted through e-mail interaction. Further contact is at the discretion of the mentoring pair.

As an alumni mentor, you will be matched with a current Rose-Hulman student who has also expressed interest in the program for a one year period. At the end of the first year, you may choose to continue to communicate with the current student, choose to be matched with a new student, or be freed of any obligation with the mentoring program.

The mentoring relationship will grow as the student progresses through Rose-Hulman. Initially, students may be interested in advice on what classes to take and tips on how to make the best out of their time at Rose-Hulman. As they continue, they may seek advice on interviewing skills and how to make contacts within their chosen industry. In the end, they will be looking for advice related their career search. Throughout this partnership, students will like to hear about your personal experiences at Rose-Hulman and your experiences after graduation. The student will enjoy communicating with an alumni that has been through experiences similar to theirs. We strongly encourage you to contact them as soon as possible and continue to contact them throughout the year, especially at those times when they might be homesick or need some inspiring words to help them through finals. Keep in mind, some of the students may be hesitant to contact you first.

Matching is completed based on similar major, interests, and hometowns when possible.