Program Timeline & Milestones
Follow your journey from application through program completion.
Each milestone builds on the previous one to help mentors and mentees
develop meaningful professional relationships.
π Application Timeline
Applications open approximately 2 weeks before each mentoring cycle begins.
If you miss the application deadline, you must wait until the next mentoring cycle opens.
Program Length
The UTRID Mentoring Program spans approximately 3 months (12 weeks).
Participants meet regularly throughout the program while completing
individual goals, reflections, and required program activities.
πΊ Your Mentoring Journey
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π Getting Started
Before your mentoring journey begins, several important steps take place
to prepare you for a successful mentoring experience.
Application & Selection
- π Applications are submitted during the application period.
- π₯ Mentor and mentee applications are reviewed.
- π€ Mentors and mentees are thoughtfully matched.
- π§ Welcome information and program expectations are provided.
- π Initial mentoring meetings are scheduled.
Week 1 β Orientation & Kickoff
The first week establishes the foundation for a successful mentoring relationship.
Objectives
- Meet your mentoring partner.
- Establish communication preferences.
- Review program expectations.
- Discuss confidentiality.
- Set professional goals.
- Create your meeting schedule.
Milestone:
Complete your initial meeting and begin goal setting.
Weeks 2β4 β Building the Relationship
Mentors and mentees begin developing their relationship through
consistent meetings, discussion, and goal-focused activities.
Focus Areas
- Regular mentoring meetings.
- Professional discussion and reflection.
- Work toward established goals.
- Share resources and experiences.
- Document progress.
Weeks 5β8 β Midpoint Review
The midpoint provides an opportunity to reflect on progress and make
adjustments to support continued growth.
Checkpoint
- Review progress toward goals.
- Celebrate accomplishments.
- Adjust goals if needed.
- Identify areas needing additional support.
Mid-Program Milestone:
Complete a progress check-in before continuing the mentoring journey.
Weeks 9β11 β Continued Growth
Participants continue building skills, strengthening relationships,
and preparing for completion of the mentoring cycle.
- Continue scheduled mentoring meetings.
- Strengthen professional skills.
- Reflect on growth.
- Prepare final reflections.
- Identify next steps for continued development.
Week 12 β Program Completion
The final week celebrates accomplishments and provides an opportunity
to reflect on the mentoring experience.
Complete the Program
- Hold your final mentoring meeting.
- Review your original goals.
- Complete reflections and evaluations.
- Provide program feedback.
- Celebrate accomplishments.
Throughout the Program: Expectations for Success
- Maintain regular communication.
- Attend scheduled meetings.
- Respect confidentiality.
- Complete required activities.
- Stay engaged and accountable.
- Be open to feedback and professional growth.