Overview and Expectations:
UConn Connects is a 3 credit, 126 hour internship. This can represent a significant time commitment over the course of the semester. Your involvement with the UConn Connects program as an undergraduate facilitator is three-fold:
1) Class - There are two weekly class sessions. [1] Lecture meets every Wednesday [2] Master coaching sessions (similar to discussion sections) meet weekly.
Course Information: EPSY 3030: UConn Connects Mentoring
2) Training - Undergraduate mentors must attend a MANDATORY pre-semester training. Usually occurs prior to the start of the semester.
3) Caseload - Each peer mentor will meet weekly with 5-6 students enrolled in the UConn Connects program. Participant meetings are scheduled during the semester around your class schedule.
Application Process:
1) Please complete the application below. You will then need to provide your contact information, answer a series of short questions, and upload your resume.
2) After your application is submitted, you will be invited to participate in a group interview.
3) After interviews are complete, accepted candidates will be emailed with class permission numbers and more information.
Please note, Storrs Mentor sign ups are currently CLOSED for Fall 2025.
Hartford Mentoring Information
Lecture will be on Wednesdays 11:00am-1:00pm
Discussion Time (Master Coaching): Fridays at 12:10am-1:25pm
Please note, the exact discussion time is subject to change.
If you have questions, contact us by phone at 959-200-3747 or come by the AAC in HTB 202.
Storrs Mentoring Information
Lecture will be on Wednesdays 1:25 p.m.-3:25 p.m.
Possible Discussion Times (Mentor Coaching): Mondays 1:00 pm-2:15 pm, 1:30 pm-2:45 pm, 2:00 pm-3:15 pm or 2:30 pm-3:45 pm
Your discussion section will be sent to you after you register for the course.
If you have questions, contact us by phone at 860-486-4889 or come by the AAC, located in Rowe 217
Waterbury Mentoring Information
Lecture will be on Mondays from 1:25pm-3:25pm.
Please note, the exact discussion time is subject to change.
If you have questions, contact us by phone at 203-236-9959 or come by the AAC in Room 128.