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About the Mentoring Program

The Wolf Pack Mentoring Program is a student development

collaborative effort between the ARCOS (Accelerate, Retain, Complete

with Opportunities and Support) STEM Program and the STEM Student

Association. The program adopts a hierarchical model where peer

mentors are supported and guided by faculty to maintain academic

excellence, while they in turn support first-year students with their

transition to college life. The Wolf Pack Mentoring program will offer

new students an opportunity to enhance their academic experience

through the assistance of a qualified second-year student peer mentor

with similar interest and career goals.

Mentee Program Benefits

Mentees will receive guidance and support in their next stage of life—college. Peer mentors who excelled

during their first year of college will provide valuable insight of college life, resources, and the many

opportunities available to their designated mentee. Benefits also include participation in social activities,

meeting new people, and gaining both social and academic confidence.

Mentee Responsibilities

Attend three scheduled activities throughout the fall and spring semesters to get to know his/her

mentor, meet other new students, and learn about the ins and outs of college life

Meet one-on-one with assigned peer mentor at least once a month for a minimum of one hour

Stay in contact with peer mentor at least every other week by phone, text, or e-mail only

Program Eligibility

Mentee candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered:

Be a first-time college student

Be enrolled full-time, with a minimum of 6 credit hours enrolled at MDC Wolfson campus

Have declared a STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) related major or pathway

Application Requirements

The following application documents must be received as a package by no later than September 21,2020:

Complete the Wolf Pack Mentoring Program-Mentee Application form

Copy of course schedule

Submit Documents to: arcos@mdc.edu

For questions, please contact Marice Diaz at mdiaz26@mdc.edu or 305-237-3177

We hope you make the best out of your college

experience by joining the pack!

Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus

The Wolf Pack Mentoring Program Mentee Application

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Personal Information:

Last Name First Name Student Id Gender

Female Male

Address City State Zip Code

E-mail Home Phone Cell Phone

Declared Major Type of Degree (check one) High School Name Overall H.S. GPA

A.A. A.S. Weighted____________

B.S. Other_________ Unweighted__________

About the Applicant (to facilitate the matching process between mentor and mentee, please provide brief and concrete answers to the

following questions):

1. What do you expect to gain from this experience?

2. What are your long term academic/professional goals?

3. What high school or community extra-curricular activities have you participated in?

4. Please list your interests and/or hobbies.

Preferences and Availability Do you have a gender preference for your peer mentor?

Female Male No preference

Do you prefer your mentor to have a particular major?

No preference List major (s) _____________________________________________________

List days and hours of availability during the fall term.

Mon__________________ Tues___________________ Wed ____________________ Thurs___________________ Fri____________________

Signature:______________________________________________ Date:_____________________

Submit this application and a copy of your class schedule to: arcos@mdc.edu