Student Mentors

Join our Student Mentor team — we’re hiring for 2026 - 2027!

Connect with first-year students, help them navigate college life, and make a positive impact every day. Gain leadership experience, meet new people, and be part of something meaningful. Contact us at 956.326.3380 for more information!

The ACE Student Mentor Program at TAMIU supports the First-Year Experience by guiding incoming students through a successful transition to university life. Our experienced upper-class mentors foster student growth by helping new students acclimate to campus, build academic and personal skills, and connect with essential resources in a supportive environment.

Students meet with mentors throughout their UNIV 1201 and UNIV 1302 courses. Each session focuses on a specific topic designed to support first-year students as they progress through their college journey. A total of six mentoring sessions is required for all students to complete for each semester. Attendance and active participation in these sessions account for 15% of the overall UNIV course grade.

For more information about the Student Mentor Program, please contact our Mentor Program Specialist Celeste Franco at 956.326.3380 or via email at celeste.franco@tamiu.edu

Mentor Meeting Topics:

SMART Goals
Learning Styles
Health & Wellness
Career Exploration
Time Management
Registration

Meeting Expectations & Grading

30-minute Sessions
Mentor meetings = 15% of UNIV grade
No Make-Up or Reschedules for any session will be allowed.
- For meeting absences/emergencies:
  - Please contact student mentor within 1-2 days in advance via email.