Becoming a MAISS Mentor FAQs
What is the MAISS Mentorship Program?
The MAISS Mentorship Program matches undergraduate students with other students that have a passion for business and technology. The MAISS Mentorship Program hopes to create a network of students who have an interest in business and technology and who are devoted to guide each other academically, professionally, and socially. Each mentor is matched with one or two mentees.

Why should I become a mentor?
Being a MAISS mentor comes with many benefits and privileges. The main ones are highlighted below:
  • Free membership & free MAISS T-Shirt
  • Access to exclusive MAISS mentor/mentee events
  • Strong friendships
  • Graduation sashes
  • Opportunity to meet and network with people who are interested in business and technology
  • Opportunity for self-exploration through mentoring mentee(s)
  • Gain professional and social experience
  • Satisfaction of passing on knowledge to younger students
  • Access to all MAISS resources free of charge

Do I need to be a MAISS member to become a mentor?
No, non-members can apply to become mentors.

What are the requirements of becoming a mentor?
  • Incoming sophomore, junior, senior+
  • Passionate in business and technology
  • Caring, Compassionate, & Responsible

What are the responsibilities for a mentor?
  • Provide mentee(s) with guidance and support to facilitate academic, professional, and social development
  • Participate in Mentor Training, which will take place week 0 & week 1 during Fall Quarter 2018

Where can I find the application?
Click here to apply to become a mentor. Please use ur UCI email to access the application.

What is the process once I have submitted the application?
The timeline (subject to change) is as follows:
  • Applications open: Friday, April 20th (end of week 3)
  • Applications close: Saturday, May 5th (end of week 5)
  • Interviews begin: Monday, May 7th (start of week 6)
  • Interviews end: Monday, May 14th (start of week 7)
  • Decisions: Tuesday, May 15th

I’ve applied to become a mentor. When should I expect to hear back?
All applicants will receive a decision by Tuesday, May 15th.

When will I be matched with my mentee(s)?
Mentees apply in Fall Quarter 2018. After mentees and mentors have a chance to meet each other in our annual Meet the Mentors event in Fall Quarter 2018, mentors and mentees will be matched up.