UT Promise Mentors
Mentors are a vital part of the UT Promise program, offering support and guidance to help students thrive throughout their college journey. Learn how our mentors make a difference.
Contact Us
For questions about what the UT Promise scholarship entails, how to apply, and maintain eligibility, please email utpromise@tennessee.edu.
Fostering Mentorship Relationships
Mentorship is a supportive, goal-oriented relationship between a student and a mentor designed to foster academic success, personal growth, and career readiness. Through regular engagement, mentors provide guidance, encouragement, and access to campus and community resources so they can build confidence and fulfill their potential.
UT Promise students commit to fostering mentorship relationships as part of their scholarship experience.
| What does not count as mentorship? | What counts as mentorship? |
|---|---|
| An advising appointment to review course registration | Ongoing, personal interaction with an advisor beyond course selection |
| A meeting with an academic coach to learn time management skills | Ongoing, personal interaction with an academic coach beyond skill development |
| A peer tutoring session focused on academic content mastery | Ongoing, personal interaction with a peer to receive broader guidance and role modeling |
| A meeting with a faculty member about a recent exam | Ongoing, personal interaction with a faculty member to receive personal and professional guidance |
Guide a Student to Success
Watch this short video to learn how UT Promise mentors make a lasting impact on students’ lives. With just 2-3 hours per semester, mentors help guide UT students toward academic achievement and personal growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
The System UT Promise Team and designated UT Promise staff members help students connect with a mentor. In some cases, students may also be able to identify their own mentor.
While mentorship programming may vary by campus, all UT Promise students—regardless of location—are required to demonstrate mentorship engagement each semester to maintain eligibility. To meet this systemwide requirement, students must report mentor meetings each semester. We strongly encourage students to meet with their mentors frequently and report each meeting. A recommended cadence might look like this:
- An initial meeting for relationship-building and goal setting
- A mid-semester check-in to address progress and challenges
- An end-of-semester reflection and planning session
Students who do not report any mentor meeting become ineligible for UT Promise.
Report all mentorship meetings by submitting the “Report a Mentor Meeting” form. We encourage students to complete this form throughout the semester for each mentor meeting completed. When you submit a mentor meeting, your mentor will be prompted to confirm the interaction. Once they confirm, your mentor meeting will be recorded. UT Promise mentor meetings must be submitted within 30 days of the meeting.
Mentor Resources
Here you can find key information and valuable resources to support you in your mentorship journey.