Discover the keys to building a successful career and find guidance on succeeding at UBC through a Mentoring Program. Mentoring programs match students with an industry mentor and/or faculty mentor to help you build your network, develop leadership skills, and learn more about your university.
All students can participate in a mentorship program.
Receive mentoring from faculty or industry professional
Network with faculty or industry mentors
Explore career paths
Develop mentoring and leadership skills
Get career advice
Discover extracurricular activities on campus
Clarify educational plans
Connect with fellow students
Get tips on managing classes
Receive advice on finding jobs
Review the list of faculty and department Mentoring Programs and visit the website or email the coordinator for more information.
Some helpful resources for your mentoring experience:
Download the Mentoring Agreement and Code of Conduct.
Download the Mentoring Student Handbook to educate yourself about what you can expect from the program, including guidelines for establishing a relationship with your mentor.
Networking is known to be essential to career building. But why?
And so much more!
Networking is a long-term investment that will continue to give back to you as your career grows. With The UBC Hub of Ten Thousand Coffees, having those career-driven conversations is easy. You'll receive one introduction per month to a fellow student or alumni based on your career interests and goals.
How does it work?
1. Create a free profile on The UBC Hub
2. Select your area of study or industry, interests, and goals.
3. We'll introduce you to someone relevant to your profile.
4. Browse thousands of member profiles and connect directly through the message feature.
Once you sign up to the platform, matches are made each month automatically and optimized to your preferences. Introductions are guided with suggested talking points. You can meet your match in-person, online, or speak to them on the phone. Plus, you will get compliments and feedback after each meeting.
Join The UBC Hub to be matched with fellow students and alumni for career-driven conversation.
Please see our Terms of Use here.
For the following students: Computer Science undergraduates and graduates
For the following mentors: Technology professionals who have a degree in Computer Science or a related field
Contact: Michele Ng, mng@cs.ubc.ca
For the following students: Engineering undergraduates and graduates
For the following mentors: Engineers in industry or academia
Contact: Engineering Mentoring Programs
For the following students: Film Production undergraduates
For the following mentors: UBC Film Production alumni working in the industry
Contact: Sarah Crauder, sarah.crauder@ubc.ca
For the following students: Forest Sciences, Natural Resources Conservation, Wood Products Processing, Forest Resources Management, Forest Operations students, and Urban Forestry
For the following mentors: UBC Forestry alumni, industry professionals and researchers
Contact: Forestry Tri-Mentoring Program
For the following students: School of Kinesiology students
For the following mentors: Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Recreation & Physical Education alumni
Contact: Kinesiology Mentorship Program
For the following students: LFS students in second-year and above, including graduate students
For the following mentors: Professionals in fields related to Land and Food Systems
Contact: LFS Tri-Mentoring Program
For the following students: Undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science
For the following mentors: UBC alumni, graduate students, teachers, and other industry/faculty members
Contact: Science Mentoring Programs
For the following students: Students in MCRP (Masters of Community and Regional Planning)
For the following mentors: Professionals in fields related to planning
Contact: MCRP Mentoring Program
For the following students: Students in the Golden Key International Honour Society (members and new inductees) as well as any UBC students
For the following mentors: Golden Key International alumni or honorary members and other local professionals
Contact: Hannah Goodridge, Chimedum Ohaegbu, and Joanna Xia, ubcgktrimentoring@gmail.com
For the following students: All UBC undergraduate and graduate students
For the following mentors: UBC Staff, faculty, alumni and community members
Contact: Kshamta Hunter, kshamta.hunter@ubc.ca
*The UBC Sustainability Challenge is a project-based program.
If you cannot find a mentoring program at UBC that's specific to your needs, consider participating in one of the following mentoring programs:
Career Advising & Drop-In Services
In support of social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Centre for Student Involvement & Careers has suspended all in-person operations and has transitioned services to online delivery. The physical CSI&C will remain closed until further notice.
Career Advisors remain committed to supporting you with your questions and curiosities during this time.
Sign up in advance or on the day-of through CareersOnline.
For additional support, please email csic.support@ubc.ca or phone 604-822-4011 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Telephone: 604 822 4011
