Global Mentoring Program

1. Activate Your Profile: Ensure you have an activated profile on AUP Global, the online portal for AUP alumni. If you do not have an account, proceed to global.aup.edu and click “Join Global.” If you’ve never joined before, your request will be approved once your alumni status is verified. 
2. Submit Your Mentoring Application: Once logged into Global, navigate to the Global Mentoring application form, submit it, and wait for your mentoring profile to be approved. 
3. Approval Notification: You will receive a notification email once your profile is approved. Your information will then appear in the Mentor Directory, making it visible to potential mentees (students or fellow alumni seeking mentorship). 
4. Connect with Mentees: If a mentee requests to connect with you, you will receive an email notification. Log in to Global and respond promptly to any requests by navigating to the “my mentoring” area 
5. Initial Meeting: Once matched with a mentee, they will reach out to set up the initial meeting. Use this first meeting to set expectations about the frequency and duration of your meetings, discuss goals, and get to know each other. 
6. Utilize Available Resources: View resources, including conversational prompts, questions, and tips, from the Resource Library. 
7. Be Mindful of Timing: You may be contacted by potential mentees at any time, but expect higher demand from current students at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Ensure your mentor profile is ready before September (fall semester) or January (spring semester) to increase your chances of receiving a request. You may also receive mentorship requests from graduate students or fellow alumni year-round. 

1. Watch the student information video and sign up. 
2. Attend a program event to learn more if you are able to. Lunch & Learns and program workshops are offered throughout the semester. You can also make appointments with a career advisor for support if needed. Information will be posted on AUP Engage. 
3. Receive mentor matches from Alumni Relations. Students who have never participated in the GMP must fill out the form (at any point in the semester). A staff member will review the form submission, will then approve your request to join AUP Global, and will then send you a mentor recommendation based on your responses.
4. Activate your AUP Global profile when prompted by Alumni Relations. Connect with one of your suggested mentor matches via the mentor directory platform. 
5. Initiate contact with your mentor. Schedule your first meeting to set expectations, discuss goals, and get to know each other. 
6. Drive the relationship: you’re in the driver’s seat, and you will get out of this program what you put in. Reflect on what you’d like to learn from your mentor, questions to ask them, goals to set, and be proactive.  
   • Use resource guides and respond promptly to your mentor's communications. 
   • Proactively set meetings, express gratitude, and keep your mentor updated on your progress, even after the semester ends. 
   • Establish a meeting schedule for the semester, aiming to meet three to five times for 30 to 60 minutes each session. Adjust the schedule as needed. 
7. Achieve your goals and thank your mentor for their support and insight.  
8. Wrap up at semester's end. The formal mentoring relationship can end, but you may choose to stay in touch and continue meeting if mutually desired. Don’t hesitate to keep in touch with your mentor. For instance, you can check in with them occasionally to catch up, or connect with them on LinkedIn.  
9. Continue connecting independently. After successfully completing one semester, undergraduate students can continue using the mentor directory to network with alumni and seek mentoring. 

Ready? Sign up here. 

1. Review resources and program materials from the resource library at the bottom of this webpage.  
2. Log in to the AUP Global alumni portal. If you do not have an account, create one by clicking “Join AUP Global.” Graduate students should select both their expected graduation year and “Student” for their class year cluster when creating a profile.  
3. Explore the Mentor Directory and connect. Once logged in to AUP Global, navigate to the Global Mentoring Program mentor directory. Identify a mentor you would like to connect with and send them a request. The mentor will either accept or decline. 
4. Meet with your mentor. Use the first meeting to set expectations for the frequency and duration of your meetings, discuss goals, and get to know each other. 
5. Drive the relationship: use your resource guides as needed and respond promptly to communications from your mentor. Proactively set meetings, express gratitude to your mentor for their time, and keep them updated on your progress. 
6. Wrap it up and say thanks. The program is flexible, allowing you and your mentor to decide on the parameters of the relationship. When it feels like the mentoring relationship is coming to a natural end, wrap it up using the provided guide. 

Ready? Browse the mentor directory and start connecting!  

You can decline a request for mentoring if you are no longer available. You can also log into AUP global and switch your availability on and off on your mentor profile.  

First make sure you are logged into AUP Global, then navigate to your mentoring area and edit your profile.  

Navigate to your mentor profile and toggle your availability to “off”. You can turn it back on when you are ready.  

Please email us at alumniaup.edu with this request and a program admin will delete your profile.  

Make sure you have an activated AUP Global account and that you are logged in, before trying to access the application form.   

Alumni from all class years and experience levels are encouraged to create mentor profiles and serve as mentors. Whether you are a recent graduate or have many years of career experience, your insights can be valuable. Examples of useful experiences you can share include navigating life after university, networking tips, transitioning between industries, applying to graduate schools, and conducting informational networking calls. 

Ensure your mentor profile is ready before September 2024 (for the fall semester) or January 2025 (for the spring semester) to maximize your chances of receiving a request. Review our tips on creating a compelling mentor profile, and don't hesitate to contact us if you haven't received any requests for a while. Occasionally, students seek our assistance in selecting a mentor, and we can recommend your profile to those who might benefit from connecting with you.  

Mentors may join the dedicated group on AUP Global for active mentors where you can post questions and utilize the forum to connect with other group members. Participation in this is completely optional.  

Yes, our alumni community spans 145 countries, creating a truly global network. While most mentor-mentee interactions will occur virtually, those residing in the same city may opt to meet in person at public venues like libraries or cafes. However, please note that meetings for the Global Mentoring Program are not allowed in private residences or otherwise restricted locations. 

Occasionally, AUP Alumni Relations may host events that mentors are invited to. They are usually located in Paris, so mentors who are Paris-based may attend.  

Yes, AUP alumni may seek mentorship from fellow alumni via the AUP Global mentor directory.  

Yes. On your mentor application form, you are prompted to select if you are willing to mentor undergraduate students, graduate students, fellow alumni, or any combination of those cohorts. If you are contacted by someone that you are not comfortable mentoring, you can decline the request. 

If your mentee is a current AUP student, contact us with any concerns and we will collaborate to address the issue. We encourage participants to navigate mentoring relationships with fellow alumni independently, but we are always available to provide help and support if needed. 

AUP students who complete one semester as a mentee should track their progress via their GPS path on AUP engage, and submit a reflection once wrapped up.  

• Alumni and graduate students seeking mentorship can browse the mentor directory and send requests to any mentor they are interested in connecting with.  
• Undergraduate students must connect with a profile suggested to them by AUP Alumni Relations the first time they participate in the program. After successful completion of a first semester in the program (upon submitting your reflection on AUP Engage), it's possible to continue networking and connecting with alumni independently via the mentor directory.  

• Undergraduate students can reach out to Alumni Relations or their Career advisor with any concerns, and we will collaborate to address the issue.
• Other users are encouraged to manage their relationships independently, but we are always available to provide help and support if needed. 

Take some time to review our resource guides, particularly the sample agenda for your first meeting. Reflect on what you hope to gain from your mentoring relationship. If you're still feeling uncertain, reach out to your ACE career advisor for support. They can help you navigate your concerns and ease any anxieties. Remember, alumni mentors have been where you are now, and this is a valuable opportunity for both of you to connect and build a meaningful relationship within the AUP community. Enjoy the process and have fun! 

Alumni mentors are not able to give immigration advice on staying in France.

While your mentor may give you valuable advice and insights to help with your job or internship search, their role is not to offer mentees a job or internship.  

Contact AUP Alumni Relations or your ACE career advisor at any time for questions or support at alumniaup.edu or careersaup.edu