Bridge Scholar Mentor

About the Bridge Mentor Process

Successful Bridge Scholars Subject Mentor applicants:

A passion for supporting incoming first-year students to Rensselaer;
A 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher preferred;
A letter grade of A in either Calculus I, Physics I, Computer Science I (or AP equivalent);
Excellent communication skills;
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff;
Capacity for discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality;
Demonstrated record of leadership, maturity, academic excellence and resourcefulness;
Deep knowledge of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute including the academic support systems, registration processes and policies, and how to navigate academic departments;
Prior experience in a peer advising role such as a Math Mentor, Physics Mentor, Resident Assistant, Learning Assistant, Orientation Advisor, women’s mentor or tutor is preferred, but not required.

Mentor Commitment:

Move onto campus no later than 12:00pm (noon) June 30th
Training: Monday, July 1st – July 6th
Residential program: Sunday, July 7th – Saturday, July 20th .
- Reside on campus, every night until the conclusion on the Residential Program on July 22nd.
- Work with Bridge professional faculty and staff during academic classes, transitional workshops, evening study hours, and weekend activities.
On-line course daily support: Monday, July 22nd – Friday, August 16th nightly log-on for 3 days per week to the start of the fall semester and stay in contact with faculty.

Mentor Responsibilities:

Welcome new students and families at check-in.
Respond to needs and concerns as they arise.
Participate in discussions for students and parents.
Responsible for effective, efficient, administrative office functions.
Be available to answer questions and give support.
Work with Bridge professional faculty and staff during academic classes, transitional workshops, evening study hours, and weekend activities.

Mentor Compensation:

The application for Summer 2025 has closed.

Successful Bridge Success Mentor applicants:

A passion for supporting incoming first-year students to Rensselaer.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff.
Capacity for discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
Demonstrated record of leadership, maturity, and resourcefulness.
Deep knowledge of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute including the academic support systems, registration processes and policies, and how to navigate academic departments.
Prior experience in a peer advising role is preferred, but not required.

Success Mentor Commitment:

Move onto campus no later than 12:00pm (noon) June 30th
Training: Monday, July 1st – July 6th
Residential program: Sunday, July 7th – Saturday, July 20th .
Reside on campus, every night until the conclusion on the Residential Program on July 22nd.
Work with Bridge professional faculty and staff during academic classes, transitional workshops, evening study hours, and weekend activities.
On-line course daily support: Monday, July 22nd – Friday, August 16th nightly log-on for 3 days per week to the start of the fall semester and stay in contact with faculty.
Success Mentors will be assigned a group of 15-20 students.
Supervision meeting for online course: weekly supervision meeting during online component to touch base with success deans.

Mentor Responsibilities:

Mentor Compensation: