Mentoring Programs at PLU

PLU’s Mentoring Program connects current students with alumni mentors who can offer perspective, guidance, and encouragement as students explore their interests, prepare for future opportunities, and navigate the transition from college to what comes next. Through regular conversations throughout the academic year, students and alumni build meaningful connections while discussing career readiness, professional growth, and life after PLU.

Program Timeline

August-September 2026: Student registration is available

September 30, 2026: Registration deadline

October 15, 2026: Students and alumni are matched

October 2026: Formal mentoring program begins

April 2027: Formal mentoring program concludes

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Program Selection

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College of Natural Sciences Mentoring Program

This mentoring program connects undergraduate students in the College of Natural Sciences with dedicated alumni mentors. This unparalleled opportunity is specifically tailored for students majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science & environmental studies, engineering dual degree, mathematics, physics, and psychology. Students who join this program gain access to a network of accomplished mentors who are eager to share their expertise and guide students on their academic and professional journeys.

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College of Liberal Studies Mentoring Program

This enriching program is tailored for undergraduate students in a diverse range of majors within the College of Liberal Studies. Whether you are studying anthropology, economics, English, gender, sexuality, & race studies, global & cultural studies, history, holocaust & genocide studies, Native American & Indigenous studies, philosophy, political science, pre-law, publishing & printing arts, religion, or sociology and criminal justice, this program is designed to support your academic and professional aspirations. Connect with a passionate alumni mentor who bring expertise and insights specific to your field of study, forming a meaningful relationship that open doors to endless opportunities within the realm of the College of Liberal Studies.

For questions about PLU Mentoring Programs, please contact Joel Thomas, Career Coach & Mentor Program Lead, at thomasjh@plu.edu.

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