Student Organization for Alumni Relations

ALUMNI INTEREST FORM:

Thank you for your interest in being a mentor to a current IIT student through the Student Organization for Alumni Relations Mentoring Program. Mentoring is one of the best ways to give back to IIT through assisting current 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 IIT 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 IIT. 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 IIT. 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 IIT and your experiences after graduation. The student will enjoy communicating with a former student who has been through experiences similar to their own. We strongly encourage the mentor to contact the student as soon as possible and continue to contact the student throughout the year, especially at those times when they might be homesick or need some inspiring words to help them through finals. The SOAR Advisor will encourage students to make the first contacts, but please keep in mind that some of the students may be hesitant to contact their mentor at first.

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

* REQUIRED

	What is your:
	Name:*
	Email Address:*
	Class/Graduation Year:*
	What was your major?*
	Minor (if applicable):
	Address:*
	City:*
	State:*
	Zip:*
	If you attended graduate school, please list the school(s), location, area of study and degree(s) earned:
	Describe your work experience:
	Hobbies and interests:
	Is there anything in particular that you would like to contribute to IIT students through the Mentoring Program?