BuddEEs for Undergraduate Students 

The transition to college life poses numerous challenges for undergraduate students. Many students face difficulties in adapting to new academic expectations, social environments, and living on their own for the first time.

This program aims to provide:

  • Supportive Assimilation Process: Build structural support systems for newly declared freshman and transfer students as they start adapting to the department and creating their peer networks.   
  • Build Community: Promote a sense of belonging and inclusivity within the Electrical Engineering undergraduate program. 
  • Develop Leadership Skills: Provide mentors with opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and community building/event planning skills.
  • Enhance Academic Success: Help mentees adjust to academic life through shared experiences and peer support from students who have completed introductory EE classes.
  • Foster Personal Development: Encourage personal growth and development by building confidence and self-awareness among mentees.

Program Timeline for 2025-2026

April-August 2025: Mentor sign up

August 2025: Mentee sign up on a rolling basis

September 2025: Mentoring pairs assigned

September 2025: Program kick off event

December 2025: Mentor sign up

January 2026: Mentoring pairs assigned

April 2026: End of year event; mentoring pairs complete

FAQs

Who are the mentors? Mentors will be current junior and senior undergraduate Electrical Engineering students who demonstrate a strong commitment to helping others, and proven leadership or involvement on campus. Candidates will undergo an application process to indicate their interest.

Who is eligible to be a mentee? Freshman and sophomore undergraduate Electrical Engineering students, as well as transfer students in Electrical Engineering, will be eligible to apply to the program.

How are mentoring pairs/groups decided? Pairs will be matched based on academic interests, extracurricular activities, and personal preferences to ensure compatibility and comfortable interaction.

What is required of me as a participant in the program? Mentor and mentee meetings will occur at whichever frequency is deemed acceptable for both parties; it is up to the students themselves to determine what works best with their schedules. Throughout the academic year, social gatherings to build community will be offered for all group participants.

How long will I be in this program? Mentoring pairs will be match for the duration of the academic year with a full refresh at the start of each fall semester.

For general questions about the BuddEEs program, please contact [email protected].

Become a mentor
Become a mentee

Leadership Opportunity

The BuddEEs for Undergraduate Students program will be student-driven with help from staff in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). If you are interested in leading or co-leading the program, please contact [email protected].