Mentoring for Graduate Students

Research shows that both students and faculty benefit when graduate students areÌýinvolved in effective mentoring and advising relationships. At ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder, there are a few ways to get involved and improve your mentorship experience.

Get Involved

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Peer Mentoring Program

The Graduate Peer Mentoring Program pairs established graduate students with peers who are new to graduate school.Ìý

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Inclusive Research Mentoring Microcredential

TheÌýInclusive Research Mentoring micro-credential provides training on how toÌýenhance mentoring skills in research environments.

Mentoring Resources

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Graduate School Advising Agreement

Supplemental strategy guide created to support the graduate student advisees’ short and long-term goals, while also giving advisors tools to clarify expectations.

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Great Mentoring in Graduate School: A quick start guide for protégés

Includes helpful advice and tips on a range of topics such as identifying a mentor, engaging with mentors to develop a professional identify, cultivating networks, and serving as a mentor to others.

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How to Get the Mentoring You Want: A Guide for Graduate Students

A detailed guide to developing effective mentoring relationships: how to find mentors, how to articulate your needs, general guidelines, advice on initial meetings,Ìýand much more.

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A Brief Guide to Graduate Student Mentoring for Students andÌýTheir Mentors

Offers concise advice about how to choose a mentor, how to prepare for mentoring meetings, etc.