Become a mentor to an Informatics or MSIM student!

The iMentorship Program connects students in the iSchool's Bachelor of Science in Informatics and Master of Science in Information Management programs with information professionals who provide career guidance, insight and networking support.

Become a mentor! Registration for the 2025-26 iMentorship Program is now closed. Please email iEngage@uw.edu if you're interested in mentorship and we'll add you to next year's outreach.

Program Overview

Timeline: October through April annually
Commitment: Approximately 10 hours of 1:1 meetings (typically every other week)
Format: Virtual or in-person meetings based on mentor-student preferences

Mentors help students navigate career choices and professional development. Each mentor-student pair creates a unique program tailored to the student's goals. There are no mandatory activities.

Who Can Mentor?

• Information and technology professionals from any background
• Recent graduates who can share current recruiting insights
• Remote mentors welcome — location is not a barrier
• iSchool alumni and non-alumni alike

Who You'll Mentor

Students from the Informatics and MSIM programs who share an interest in using information and technology to improve organizations, with a focus on equity, inclusion and social responsibility. Final-year students receive priority, but the program is open to all students on a space-available basis.

What Makes a Great Mentor?

• Share your professional journey and lessons learned
• Provide industry insights and career guidance
• Help expand professional networks through introductions
• Offer feedback on resumes, portfolios or interview preparation
• Be a supportive sounding board for career decisions

Example Mentoring Activities

• Regular check-ins and goal-setting conversations
• Resume and portfolio reviews
• Mock interviews and presentation practice
• Industry networking introductions
• Company culture and workplace navigation advice
• Graduate school or career transition guidance

Program Benefits

Get Involved

Timeline: Registration opens September, pairing begins in October, program concludes with mentor appreciation event in mid-April.

• Current mentors: Watch for renewal information in September
• New mentors: Registration opens mid-September
• Pairing preferences: We consider program type, career stage, industry focus and geographic location

For more information: View frequently asked questions or read the full program details on our main iMentorship page.

Have questions? Contact Stephanie Ho and the iEngage team at iEngage@uw.edu.

Note: Students in the Master of Library & Information Science program can find mentorship opportunities through iSTAMP.