Student Mentee Information

About the Alumni-Student Mentorship Program

The MPH Alumni-Student Mentorship Program allows student the irreplaceable opportunity to learn from current or recently retired public health professionals. Student mentees will meet with their mentor for a minimum of one hour per month to engage in meaningful dialogue pertaining to academic and career guidance. Students may also get a chance to work on public health projects with their mentor. This program gives students the unique chance to learn from a public health expert who will share their knowledge and experiences to help students cultivate their career goals. This is a great way for students to network, learn about public health practice and careers, gain new skills, and grow into a future public health leader.

Become a Student Mentee

Eligibility

• Attend mandatory Reception Induction (Meet and Greet) on September #, 2025
• Attend mandatory end of year reception to discuss how the program impacted you
• Commit to a minimum of one conversation a month in person, virtual, or by phone that is at least one hour in length 
• Must be a current UC MPH student in their final fall and spring semester. (You can graduate that spring or summer to be eligible but must participate in two semesters of this program)
• Must be in good academic standing
• Be available, professional, respectful, responsive, and timely

Expectations

• Guidelines & Agreement Form (can be found using the link below on this page & must be signed if chosen for the 2025-2026 cohort)

How to Apply

• Fill out the application to be a student mentee
• Please read and sign the below form then upload the signed form to your application in the above link