Apply to be a CSTEP Connect Mentor

CSTEP Connect takes place in over a two week period in January during UB's winter session and again during the summer. Alumni mentors can connect with students in the areas of career/job advice and graduate or professional school advice. Our expectation is that the connections are a one-time/half hour commitment, but some alumni choose to continue to serve as a mentor.

CSTEP alumni of all disciplines and professions are invited to volunteer as a mentor.

Since connections are virtual (30 minutes), there are no geographical boundaries for alumni or students. Register and indicate the ways that you would like to serve as a mentor and CSTEP will match you with a student. The connection will take place remotely via Zoom.

Connections can occur any day during UB’s winter session, during January. Our application deadline is in December. We will also offer a second CSTEP Connect opportunity in the summer. during June or July. 

Volunteering to serve as an alumni mentor for CSTEP Connect is an opportunity to mentor and positively impact current students in the pipeline. You can provide a different perspective on their major, career path and professional expectations. Volunteering is also a great way to give back to CSTEP and UB on your own terms. 

Registering is simple and just takes minutes. Complete the form via the link below and we will match you with a student.