Frequently Asked Questions for Students

• Students can participate in the program for the duration of their studies and up to one year after graduation.
• After graduation, students are designated as “Alumni” on the Panthers Connect platform and can transition to mentoring other students.

• Students are required to have an account on the Panthers Connect platform.
• Students must be currently enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate or graduate program at UW-Milwaukee.

• A minimum of 60 minutes per month is required, scheduled at your convenience. More frequent communication is encouraged.

Note: The Panthers Connect platform makes it easy to stay in touch with your mentor, offering built-in texting and video chat features.

• You can set personal and professional goals for yourself, and your mentor can also assign goals to guide your development.

• One session is offered each semester:
  • Fall: October to December
  • Spring: February to March
• Participation is flexible, allowing you to join or leave as needed.

• Complete a mentoring application on the Panthers Connect platform, answering all questions thoroughly to help the algorithm match you with the right mentor.
• You can view the profiles of all mentors in the program and “favorite” the alumnus/a you’d like to work with. Your favorites will play a key role in the matching process.

• No, the UWM Panthers Connect Mentoring Program is designed to be flexible and manageable, even for busy students.

• Receive practical advice, encouragement, and support
• Learn from the experiences of others
• Build social and academic confidence
• Gain empowerment in decision-making
• Develop communication, professional, and personal skills
• Learn strategies for handling personal and academic challenges
• Identify goals and create a clear sense of direction
• Gain insight into the next stage of your career and beyond
• Make new friends and expand your professional network