Mentoring aims to foster meaningful relationships between UCF alumni and current students. These connections prepare our students for successful futures and leave a lasting impact on our campus community.
Below is a list of participating mentorship programs being offered during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Welcome to the 1969 Club Alumni Mentorship Program! Our mission is to empower students by providing a platform for mentorship that promotes personal and professional growth. We are grateful for our alumni’s participation and commitment to guiding current students. For students, this program offers the chance to connect with alumni and gain valuable insights and advice. Through these meaningful connections, the 1969 Club Alumni Mentorship Program aims to prepare students for a successful future and create a lasting impact on the UCF community.
What sets this program apart? Students and alumni are matched based on professional development skills that the student has a desire to learn and the alumnus/a has the expertise to teach. Whether it is networking, resume review or how to nail that next interview, this program is designed to be a meaningful experience that helps you develop and hone marketable skills.
The 1969 Club Mentorship Program is open to all students and alumni.
The purpose of this program is to connect current students with alumni mentors who share similar academic backgrounds, professional interests and career fields. Alumni mentors act as advisors, share professional experiences, provide new perspectives/insight into the industry, share knowledge about career advancement and assist in the building and enhancement of their mentee’s individual skill set.
As Central Florida’s top provider of business talent, we strive to ensure each of our students can ‘get to the one’ in their chosen industries. Become a mentor with the College of Business and help shape the next generation of business leaders. By sharing your expertise and experience, you will foster innovative thinking, risk taking and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Join us in our mission to transform business education, prepare students for dynamic careers and contribute to the vibrant, forward-thinking culture of UCF’s College of Business. Your guidance can be the key to unlocking their potential in a rapidly evolving world.
Embodying the spirit of “Knights helping Knights,” the CCIE Alumni Mentorship Program empowers alumni to share their extensive professional and personal experiences with current UCF CCIE students. These invaluable connections not only prepare our students for successful futures but also create a lasting impact on our campus community. With expertise in diverse fields such as criminal justice, education, global health management and informatics, legal studies, and public administration, our alumni offer new perspectives, industry insights, and valuable skills to their mentees.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science and The College of Optics and Photonics Mentor/Mentee Program provides an enriching platform for students to establish meaningful connections with alumni within their field. Through this program, students are paired with alumni mentors who offer guidance, share industry knowledge, and facilitate networking opportunities. By connecting with experienced professionals, participants can expand their professional network, gain insights into their chosen field, and receive valuable advice to shape their academic and career trajectories.
The College of Health Professions and Sciences Mentorship Program connects current students with alumni who offer guidance, advice and support based on their professional journeys. This program aims to cultivate meaningful relationships that assist students in navigating their academic pursuits and career ambitions. By participating, students gain valuable insights into various health professions, receive personalized mentoring tailored to their goals and expand their professional networks. Alumni mentors are committed to helping students succeed by providing practical advice on internships, job searches and academic planning, fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and professionally.
The College of Sciences, UCF’s largest college, offers a diverse array of mentors. This program fosters critical thinking and prepares students for post-graduation success across all majors and disciplines of the sciences, aiding students as they plan for careers, graduate or professional programs.
The UCF Student-Athlete Mentoring Program connects student-athletes with accomplished alumni and professionals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of life on and off the field. Through one-on-one guidance, career exploration, and personal development support, student-athletes gain the tools, confidence, and network to excel beyond graduation—whether pursuing professional sports, advanced studies, or careers in diverse industries. It’s about building champions for life.
Impact the life of a future alumknight by participating in this year’s program.
If you are interested in serving as a mentor, please register and create a UCF Knights Network profile. Applications will open in the system on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Our hope is that mentoring will be a positive and enriching experience where you will be able to:
Alumni are an invaluable resource. Build a network of relationships to support you during your education.
If you are interested in having a mentor please register and create a UCF Knights Network profile. Applications will open in the system on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Having a mentor can contribute enormously to your success in future professional aspirations. Much of the learning that contributes to our success happens not only in the classroom, but through real world experience. Without a mentor, that learning occurs mostly through trial and error. With a mentor, however, even experienced professionals can benefit from the experiences and expertise of someone who has withstood the trial and can help us avoid the error. Similarly, those new to the industry or interested in learning about the industry will discover that being a mentee shortens the learning curve for acquiring the skills and knowledge most critical to a successful career.
Additional skills you can gain from participating are:
Learning new things about yourself: The self-reflection that can result from a mentoring relationship can be a powerful growth experience and provide you with new insights about yourself
Making more of your strengths and exploring your hidden talents: A good mentor will push you to do more with your strengths
Expanding your personal network: Entering a mentoring relationship adds your mentor to your personal network, and may lead to an introduction to the individuals in the mentor’s network
A source of referrals: Your mentor may refer you to other mentors once they have a better understanding of your needs, abilities, and goals
The mentor program for the 2025-2026 academic year will run from October-March.
The deadline to apply to be a mentor or mentee is Monday, Sept. 14 at 11:59 p.m.
You can find mentorship resources in UCF Knights Network
