• Marching Knights Alumni

    Mentorship Program

Established by the Marching Knights Alumni Chapter in 2018, the Marching Knights Mentorship Program plans to foster meaningful relationships between Marching Knights alumni and current Marching Knights students. The program provides alumni with the opportunity to give back to their alma mater, expand their network and enhance their resume, while supporting the educational and professional development and experience of current MK students. It is our belief that student enthusiasm and alumni support are crucial to the continued success and advancement of this mentorship program.  

Alumni

Impact the life of a future alumknight by participating in this year’s program.

 

If you are interested in serving as a Marching Knights mentor, please follow the instructions below. The application deadline for the 2022-2023 academic year is Sept. 25, 2022.

  1. Sign up on UCF Knights Network
    • Select Alumni Affiliation.
    • Please select the Marching Knights Alumni Mentorship Program when asked "Which formal mentorship program are you applying for?"
    • Select your First, Second and Third choices on areas you can help your mentee develop.
    • Answer the question "Mentors: Are you willing to have 2 mentees?"
    • Answer the question "What are your specific areas of interest related to your degree program?" 
  2. Complete your Profile.
    • Add a headshot and include your academic and professional experience.
  3. Wait to be matched!
    • Once accepted, you will be added to the group 2022-2023 Marching Knights Mentorship Program.
    • You will receive an email notification after applications close and you have been matched between Sept. 26-30.

Still need help? Watch our tutorial on creating a UCF Knights Network account.

  1. Visit UCF Knights Network
    • Click Edit Profile.
    • Add a headshot and include your academic and professional experience.
    • Scroll to the bottom and under "Other Information" 
      • Answer the first five questions.
      • Answer the last question "What are your specific areas of interest related to your degree program?" 
    • Don't forget to save.
  2. Wait to be matched!
    • Once accepted, you will be added to the group 2022-2023 Marching Knights Mentorship Program.
    • You will receive an email notification after applications close and you have been matched between Sept. 26-30.

Still need help? Watch our tutorial on how to join a Mentorship Group.

Why should I participate as a mentor?

Our hope is that mentoring will be a positive and enriching experience where you will be able to:

  • Refine your coaching and mentoring skills
  • Develop meaningful connections with current students and provide a positive impact as they prepare to enter the industry
  • Experience a connection with UCF and be in the know of all university happenings

Students

Alumni are an invaluable resource. Build a networking of relationships to support you during your education.

 

If you are interested in having a mentor, please register and complete your profile today. The application deadline for the 2022-2023 academic year is Sept. 25, 2022. 

  1. Sign up on UCF Knights Network
    • Select Student Affiliation.
    • Please select the Marching Knights Alumni Mentorship Program when asked "Which formal mentorship program are you applying for?"
    • Select your First, Second and Third choices on areas you want your mentor to help develop.
    • Answer the question "What are your specific areas of interest related to your degree program?" 
  2. Complete your Profile.
    • Add a headshot and include your academic and professional experience.
  3. Wait to be matched!
    • Once accepted, you will be added to the group 2022-2023 Marching Knights Mentorship Program.
    • You will receive an email notification after applications close and you have been matched between Sept. 26-30.

Still need help? Watch our tutorial on creating a UCF Knights Network account.

  1. Visit UCF Knights Network
    • Click Edit Profile.
    • Add a headshot and include your academic and professional experience.
    • Scroll to the bottom and under "Other Information" 
      • Answer the first four questions.
      • Answer the last question "What are your specific areas of interest related to your degree program?" 
    • Don't forget to save.
  2. Wait to be matched!
    • Once accepted, you will be added to the group 2022-2023 Marching Knights Mentorship Program.
    • You will receive an email notification after applications close and you have been matched between Sept. 26-30.

Still need help? Watch our tutorial on how to join a Mentorship Group.

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
 

FAQs

Program Timeline

  • Applications Open – August 29, 2022
  • Applications Close – September 25, 2022
  • Match Week – September 26-30, 2022
  • Meet Your Match – October 3-7, 2022
  • Program End – May 1, 2023

Program Schedule

  • Mentorship Milestone 1: Knights Give Back – October 22, 2022
  • Mentorship Milestone 2: Career Webinar – November 9, 2022
  • Mentorship Milestone 3: Career Webinar – February 15, 2023
  • Mentorship Milestone 4: Career Webinar – March 21, 2023
  • Mentorship Milestone 5: End of Year Survey – April 24-28, 2023

If you have missed a deadline or have questions, please contact us at [email protected].

The mentor program for the 2022-2023 academic year will run from October-May.

The deadline to apply to be a mentor or mentee is Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m.

You can find mentorship resources in UCF Knights Network

Watch the Power of Mentoring with Lori Hunt at TEDxCCS

 If you have any questions in the interim, please contact us at [email protected].