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Graduation and Retention Network

First-Gen Mentor Program

Our First-Gen Mentor Program connects first-gen students with faculty, staff, and students who are working, studying, and living at USC! 

How does working with a mentor benefit me?        

Benefits of the mentoring program include:  

  • Exploring opportunities on campus and within the community
  • Connecting with a group of First-Gen allies
  • Engaging in fun social activities
  • Joining one-on-one and group mentoring opportunities

Best of all, you'll be part of a Cocky Crew!

A Cocky Crew provides you with support through one-on-one meetings and small group activities. A Cocky Crew will typically include:

  • 1 faculty member 
  • 1 staff member
  • 1 graduate student 
  • 1-3 upper class students
  • 4-6 mentees

E-mail Melissa Kupfer for more info.   

 

Interested in being a mentor?
Check out our Faculty and Staff Resources page to learn more about becoming a mentor.

 

 


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