READY Mentoring
What is the READY Mentoring Program?
How does the program work?
What are the benefits of being part of the READY Mentoring Program?
Participants who attend all 6 of their fall mentoring sessions will receive a $400 completion grant which will be applied to your UofL bill for the following spring. Mentoring continues in the spring semester with the same mentor. If you complete all 6 of your spring appointments you'll earn another $400 completion grant which will be applied to your UofL bill for the following summer or fall.
This financial benefit isn't the only way you'll gain from participation. Aside from building your personal and professional networks and getting great tips and advice, consider these important ways that the past participants outperformed their non-participating first-gen classmates:
- More likely to remain enrolled at UofL and graduate
- Achieve a higher grade point average
- Earn more credit hours toward degree completion
These are all important markers of student success, which engaged program participation can help you achieve.
Still unsure? Click on the video to hear more about the program from students and mentors.
How do I sign up?
The Fall 2024 application is not yet posted. All first-gen students will be notified when it opens in late May, and it will remain open throughout the summer.
Before applying to be part of the program, make sure you're committed to attending your every-other-week sessions each semester. This program has limited space for participation, so it's important that those who apply and are selected are ready to make the most out of the experience.
The application for Fall 2024 is not yet open.
If your application is accepted and you're chosen to participate, you'll then be required to fill out an onboarding information form to complete your enrollment in READY Mentoring.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the program, contact firstyear@louisville.edu.