Overview

Mentors inspire, encourage, and support you, and can be a valuable resource as you transition to life at IU and Kelley. You can expect to strengthen and build your network, learn about opportunities for involvement and support and gain confidence as you begin your college career.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I get a Mentor? First complete your profile which will gather information about your personality, interests and primary concerns as you enter college. Mentors are also completing a profile and we will match you with a mentor who has some things in common with you.
  • How long will the mentors be available? We ask our mentors to make commitments of an academic year, beginning in the summer. If a mentor must leave the relationship early, we request at least one month's notice in order to search for a replacement mentor with similar background.
  • Relationship is not going well or I am concerned about membership, what to do? We encourage letting the mentor know about the situation and contact the Admin immediately. We will provide our full support to resolve the situation in a positive and satisfactory manner.

Discover a valuable resource for your transition to IU and Kelley!

MENTEE DO's

  1. TAKE A PROACTIVE ROLE IN SHAPING UP THE RELATIONSHIP
  2. Understand what you want from the mentoring relationship and communicate your goals and aspirations to your mentor. Balance personal and professional relationship with your mentor.
  3. Set aside time for the mentoring process and keep all scheduled appointments with your mentor and display professional behavior.
  4. PUT THE TIME WITH MENTOR TO THE BEST USE. Come to meetings with mentor prepared with planned topics.
  5. Respond in a timely manner to your mentor's feedback. Respond to emails from your mentor at most two days after receipt.
  6. Be open and honest with your mentor about your challenges and weaknesses. 
  7. If something concerning the mentor needs to be discussed with others, it should first be discussed within the mentoring relationship.

Mentee DON'Ts

  1. Ask for advice on everything. Have a purpose in each request.
  2. Blame the mentor if his or her advice doesn't work out.
  3. Expect the mentor to know all the answers.
  4. Commit yourself to obligations you cannot keep.
  5. Cancel meetings/visits with your mentor at the last minute.