Connect with a mentor

The Mentor Collective

The CU Denver Business School offers two separate mentor programs to provide you with support and opportunity throughout your undergraduate college journey:

Peer to Peer Mentoring: As a first-year Business School student, you are matched with an upperclassman student. Your mentor will help you ease into your college coursework, find like-minded student communities, and provide friendship, guidance, and support.
As a Business School Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, you are matched with an alumni mentor. Your Business School alumni mentor can help you by providing guidance and insights as you start thinking about your post-graduation career.

Click the tab below for the experience you are interested in.

New Students: Find a peer mentor
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors: Find an alumni mentor

Find a Mentor as a First-Year CU Denver Student

“My mentor helped me get a better idea on how I can plan my years in college, by revealing things about credits and giving me his advice on what clubs to join first.”

—Tyler Vue, Class of 2024, First Year Mentee

As an incoming Business School student, you are paired with an upperclassman student who will serve as a peer mentor. This one-on-one relationship guides you to succeed at the Business School with the help of a peer who has first-hand experience. Mentors provide guidance and foundational support to help you find those networks to build a positive college experience.

How it Works

You will be matched with a mentor based on common interests and background. To get started, complete the online survey and registration.

What do mentors discuss with you?

Ways to get involved at the Business School and on campus
How and where to connect with student communities
Provide guidance if encountering academic challenges
How to balance school with other obligations

Find an Alumni Career Mentor

“I connected [my mentee] with a consultant who can help find an internship, began creating an action plan for her to start her own business, and shared resource materials to help further her understanding on creating a business model.”

—Mary Hayes-Olubadewo
Class of 2012, Alumni Mentor

As you prepare to graduate from CU Denver, a mentor can provide you with wisdom and perspective as you establish your career. Having a mentor is more important than ever – they can provide you with invaluable advice and support as you prepare for a career launch in this unique environment.

We are matching students like you, those moving toward graduation, with career mentorship and guidance from a Business School alum. Take advantage and connect with someone who has been in your shoes!

It’s easy to get started. Complete this short survey telling us about yourself and we’ll match you with an alumni mentor with similar interests, background, and career advice that is important to you.

Become a Mentor

“[My mentee] shared his techniques on balancing school, work, and personal life and has allowed me to reflect on how I best manage my time. It is nice to bounce ideas off each other in order to improve as students and professionals.”

—Drew Walters
M.S. in Accounting Candidate, First Year Mentor

Becoming a student mentor with the Business School Mentor Collective program provides many benefits. You will gain leadership experience, expand your network, and have the opportunity to highlight showcase your service and skills on your resume. You will also get the satisfaction of making a positive difference in the life of a first-year business student and helping build community at the Business School.

What if I don't know how to be a mentor?

Don't worry, we'll provide you with the training you need. Mostly, being a mentor just means being a resource and support for a new student. You can connect regularly during your mentee’s first semester to share your knowledge and experience.

What will I give to the student I mentor?

Having a supportive mentor can help new students feel less overwhelmed and better prepared to navigate academic challenges, manage stress, and maintain wellness. You will check in regularly with your mentee as they join the campus community and you may provide insights and tips on studying, student clubs, events, and ways to get involved.

Become a Mentor

Are you a Business School alum who would like to mentor current students? Click here for information.

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