TME Mentors are current UConn students from the various majors at the University. They use their own experiences to give other students a taste of what it's like to be in their program of study. Think about it....if you're interested in sociology and want to know what it's like to be a sociology major, who better to contact than a current sociology student? A TME Mentor's main responsibility involves fielding questions through the TME website from other students who are interested in their major. Click here to see how this works.
If you are interested in applying to become a TME Mentor, review all of the information below and complete an application!
What are the responsibilities?
- Check UConn email at least once per day
- Respond to any questions within 3-5 business days. This includes summer and winter breaks. If you are away for more than a week without access to e-mail, communicate that to the Program Manager.
- Mentors can volunteer to be a part of events such as University Open House, First Year Experience courses, various workshops, etc.
- Mentors are encouraged to share ideas that contribute to the overall success of TME
Am I eligible?
- Full-time undergraduate student at UConn (12 credits or higher)
- In good academic standing
- Completed at least one full semester of upper-level courses in your major
- At least 2 full semesters remaining
- There are a list of open positions by schools/colleges at the bottom of this page
What are the benefits?
- Earn a TME graduation cord if you stay with the program until graduation
- Opportunities for credit-based internships
- Leadership opportunity
- Great addition to resume
- Low time commitment
- Promote your major program and connect with your department
- Develop excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Help other students make important career/major decisions
Application Procedures:
Currently, our recruitment process for TME Mentors for the 2026-2027 school year is winding down. Our application will remain open through the summer for any positions that are still open. A list of open position can be found below. Information on the application instructions is available below, and should take between 20-45 minutes to complete. At time time, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and if accepted, you will be contacted via e-mail.
Written Responses
Written responses should be no more than a short paragraph (less than 300 words)
- Why are you interested in becoming a TME Student Mentor?
- What unique qualities or characteristics do you feel you would bring to this role?
Video Response
- Introduce yourself and the major for which you are applying
- How would you describe your major to someone who had no idea what it was?
- What is one piece of advice you would give to an exploratory student nervous about exploration?
Open Positions
The Fall 2026 application process is open a rolling basis for the summer for any OPEN positions.
College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Dietetics
Exercise Science
College of Engineering
Computer Engineering
Engineering Physics
Multidisciplinary Engineering
Robotics Engineering
School of Business
School of Nursing
School of Social Work
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
American Studies
Arabic and Islamic Studies
Chinese
Classic and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Engineering Physics
Geography
German
Italian Literary and Cultural Studies
Judaic Studies
Latino and Latin American Studies
Linguistics/Psychology
Marine Sciences
Maritime Studies
Math/Physics
Math/Stats
Physics
Structural Biology and Biophysics
Neag School of Education
American Sign Language Education
Biological Sciences Education
Chemistry Education
Earth Science Education
French Education
German Education
Mandarin Chinese Education
Mathematics Education
Physics Education
School of Fine Arts
Acting
Art (various concentrations)
Design and Technical Theatre
Puppetry