Transfer Mentor Program
Mission Statement
The mission of the Transfer Mentor Program is to cultivate an environment of student leadership through mentoring that assists transfer students with the transition to college life and fosters a strong sense of belonging through academic engagement, social involvement and community service.
About the Transfer Mentor Program
College presents many challenges, both academically and socially. The Transfer Mentor Program was created to connect incoming transfer students with current UT Dallas students who also transferred to the University. Transfer students who choose to join the Transfer Mentor Program are paired with a student mentor to help ease the transition to UT Dallas, specifically during their first two semesters at the University. Peer mentors at UT Dallas work to mentor new students in the following three areas: leadership development, academic support, and social engagement. In addition to providing personalized support for each mentee, the Transfer Mentor Program hosts service, academic and social events throughout the year for participants to engage with campus and program more deeply.
Leadership Development
Mentors provide guidance related to leadership opportunities on campus, including service-learning, student organizations, mentorship across campus, and other academically and personally beneficial forms of campus engagement focused on developing leadership skills.
Academic Support
Mentors in the Transfer Mentor Program can help new transfer students discover important campus departments, such as the Student Success Center. Mentors serve as a personal guide through the challenges of adjusting to the academic rigor of college life. They also provide tips on studying, time management and goal setting.
Social Engagement
Mentors in the Transfer Mentor Program can help new transfer students connect to campus activities and resources to accommodate their specific needs and goals, like the Transfer Student Services Office and Road Warriors program. Mentors and mentees also participate in the program’s social, academic and service events together throughout the year.
Contact Information
For any questions, comments or concerns, please email email the Transfer Mentor Program.
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Andrew Bell
andrew.bell@utdallas.edu
Assistant Director
Hillary Campbell
hillary.campbell@utdallas.edu
Director
Dhyasa Kumar
transfermentor@utdallas.edu
Student Worker
“I believe the Transfer Mentor Program has helped provide me with a resource for information and a community to help me transition from my hometown. I find comfort in knowing I have someone to talk to if I ever need to. Additionally, the events have given me something to take my mind off being homesick or stressed.”
– 2022-2023 TMP Mentee
“I think my mentor is the best mentor ever. He cares about my success in class, and he spends time with me. He is a great person to be around. He does his work and helps me all the time. He is an honest person.”
– 2022-2023 TMP Mentee