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.
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.