Transfer Mentor Program Application 2015‐ 2016 Please return this completed application form to the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs (FYTP) by Wednesday, April 1st at 4 p.m. Contact Colette Montgomery at ccmontgo@syr.edu or (315) 443-1012 if you have any questions. Position Description Transfer Mentors are a driving force in assisting incoming transfer students with their transition to Syracuse University. Mentors commit to at least one semester where they informally meet with mentees, and bi-weekly transfer mentor meetings and other events all centered on integrating incoming transfer students into the Syracuse community. Mentors must: 1. Be at least Sophomore status as of Fall 2015 2. Be a transfer student 3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 4. Have NO current academic or non-academic sanction judicial sanctions 5. Be willing to make a commitment for the entire fall semester Mentor Selection Timeline Wednesday April 1, 2015; 4p.m. Completed Transfer Mentor Application Due Applications must be returned in person to the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs, 111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 006 on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 by 4p.m. Late Applications will NOT be accepted. April 6th- April 10th Individual Interviews Conducted Those candidates moving on to our interview round will participate in an individual interview that is 30 minutes in length. If you are invited to continue in the process, you will sign up for an interview time by 8pm, April 4th. Monday, April 13th Selected Mentors will be notified by e-mail Wednesday, April 29th 3pm-5pm Transfer Mentor Spring Training Please contact Colette Montgomery- ccmontgo@syr.edu with any scheduling conflicts. Tuesday, August 25th Transfer Mentor Training This is a mandatory session. Transfer Mentor Program Application 2015‐ 2016 Name: SUID#: Last First Major/ College: Middle Initial _/ Campus/Local Address: Street Address City State ZIP Street Address City State ZIP Permanent Address: Cell Phone: ( ) Email Address: Student Organization(s) Name of Organization Position Held Community and University Service Project or Activity Additional Info Additional Experiences Project/Activity/Organization/Employment Additional Info Please respond to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Why are you interested in becoming a transfer mentor? 2. What skills/talents could you bring to the mentor program? Please describe at least one concrete way in which you could use these skills/ talents to be an effective mentor. Transfer Mentor Program Application 2015‐ 2016 I hereby give permission to the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs to verify my cumulative GPA and to check my file in Judicial Affairs and the Academic Integrity Office for any disciplinary action. My signature below also indicates that I have read and understand the requirements and responsibilities of the position as outlined in the position description. To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application is accurate. In accordance with the Family Privacy Act of 1975, unless previously waived, all application materials will be made available to the applicant upon request. Signature: Date: