Longhorn Scholars Mentor Program

The transition from high school to college can be difficult, and to some students it can also be overwhelming. The Longhorn Scholars Mentor Program was designed to help incoming Longhorn Scholars feel more connected with the university and with the program.

The program matches sophomore through senior-level mentors with incoming freshmen during the fall semester. These mentors assist incoming students in a variety of ways such as giving advice on courses or lending support to homesick freshmen. The Longhorn Scholars Mentor Program encourages our students to give back and become leaders, not only in our program, but throughout the university.

2008 Mission Statement

Through the constant challenges we face as college students, we as Longhorn Scholar Mentors seek to inspire growth and offer guidance to promote academic and social success in the UT Community.

Questions

Who is a Longhorn Scholars Mentor?
A Longhorn Scholars Mentor is someone who can share knowledge and personal experiences of campus from a student’s perspective. They can offer guidance and support through the challenges of your freshman year and give real-life survival tips to help you have a successful first-semester.

How do I become a Longhorn Scholars Mentor?
Longhorn Scholars can apply to be a mentor at the beginning of their second year. Applications to become a mentor are available during the spring semester.

As an incoming freshman, how do I apply for a Longhorn Scholars Mentor?
Applications for incoming freshmen interested in having a mentor are made available during summer orientation. Students will then be paired with a mentor in August before the semester begins.

What are the requirements for being a Longhorn Scholars Mentor?
Longhorn Scholar Mentors are academic role models and are expected to maintain a UT GPA of at least a 2.5.