Husky Connect Mentorship Program | Student Success Center

Build Community. Find Your Pack.

The transition to college life brings new challenges - living away from home, choosing a major, and making friends. Husky Connect pairs you with an experienced Michigan Tech student who will welcome you, guide you, and support your adjustment to University life.

Your Mentorship Experience

As a Husky Connect participant, you'll receive:

Personalized guidance from a current Michigan Tech student
Enrollment in a specialized one-credit success course
One-on-one meetings with your mentor
Access to exclusive social and networking events
A $500 Academic Incentive applied to your spring financial aid package upon successful completion*

*This incentive may affect previously awarded financial aid.

Program Benefits

Husky Connect helps you:

Develop essential academic and personal skills
Build meaningful relationships on campus
Navigate university resources and services
Set achievable goals for your college journey
Establish a sense of belonging at Michigan Tech

Husky Connect Success 101

This one-credit course is designed specifically to support your transition from high school to college. You'll:

Learn effective strategies for academic success
Explore campus resources and involvement opportunities
Meet with career professionals and faculty researchers
Develop skills in time management and leadership
Connect with other first-year students in the program

Who Can Apply

You're eligible if you are an:

Incoming first-year student, AND
Pell Grant eligible student OR first-generation college student (neither parent/guardian graduated from a 4-year institution)

How to Apply

Fall 2024 Mentor Applications are Now Closed

Common Questions

Is there a cost to participate?

Joining Husky Connect is free. You'll receive a $500 Academic Incentive applied to your financial aid package upon successful completion of the program.

How are mentors and mentees matched?

When you apply, you'll complete a Mentor Matching Form. We'll match you with a mentor based on your academic program, interests, and identity preferences.

What do mentees do in the program?

You'll communicate regularly with your mentor, both in-person and virtually. Your mentor will help you set goals, get involved on campus, and answer any questions you have about life at Michigan Tech.

How does the Success 101 course work?

This course focuses on successful transition strategies, academic resources, career planning, time management, and campus involvement. Full participation and engagement are essential for successful completion.

Become a Mentor

Current Michigan Tech students: Share your experience with incoming first-year students! Mentors receive competitive compensation and valuable leadership experience.

Program Partnerships

The Husky Connect Mentorship Program is partially funded by the Select Student Support Services program through the State of Michigan's Martin Luther King, Jr. - César Chávez - Rosa Parks Initiative.

Michigan Tech Campus Partners

Career Services
Financial Aid
J. Robert Van Pelt and John Ruanne Opie Library
Pavlis Honors College
Student Leadership and Involvement

Student Support and Mentorship

Hamar House
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Ph: 906-487-2920 | Fax:906-487-3101 | mentorship@mtu.edu