Empower Me First Mentoring Program | Office of Academic Enhancement | University of Miami

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Empower Me First Mentoring Program

The goal of the Empower Me First Mentoring Program is to connect undergraduate students who are navigating college without familial experience with a faculty or staff mentor. The program aims to provide an additional measure of personal, academic, and/or professional support for students while at the University of Miami.

  • Help students gain professional development and career direction while fostering a relationship with a faculty or staff member who can serve as a mentor or role model 
  • Time Management 
  • Creating academic success plan for GPA improvement 
  • Making the most of your undergraduate education 
  • Applying to graduate and professional school 
  • Navigating the transition to college 

Program Details

Eligibility: 

  • Mentees: Currently enrolled UM students who are at least sophomores
  • Mentors: Current UM Faculty & Staff who earned a bachelor's degree

Commitment:

  • The Empower Me First Mentoring program is an academic year commitment for both mentees and mentors

Application

Faculty/Staff Mentor Application

Faculty & Staff Apply Here

Student Mentee Application

Students Apply Here

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact us at emf.oae@miami.edu.

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