Apply to be a Transition Mentor

Transition Mentor Information

Transition Mentors (TMs) work throughout the summer helping execute orientation programs and will mentor new students throughout the fall semester. Individuals selected as TMs serve as mentors and role models and are responsible for making new students' transition during their first semester successful.

Transition Mentors will:

Model outstanding behavior and be excellent representatives of WSU.
Work as part of a team to introduce students to WSU.
Interact with university staff and faculty to help faciliate orientation programs.
Mentor new students throughout their first semester at WSU through one-on-one and group mentoring, planning and attending events and other activities.
Assist with First-Year Program events such as CLASH and Winter Welcome.

Applications for 2025 are now Closed.

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Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Current undergraduate student and enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
2.75 GPA or higher.
Have an interest in helping students transition to Shocker Nation.
Positive academic and conduct standing with the university.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Ability to provide guidance, support and motivation for others in an ethical and professional manner.
Ability to attend and successfully complete all training and commitments outlined in the next section.

Preferred Qualifications

Sophomore through senior standing (in fall semester of 2024)

Benefits

Benefits of Being a Transition Mentor Include:

Hourly Compensation for trainings, orientation programs, fall programs, etc.
Free Shocker Swag (fanny pack, shoes, shirts, etc.).
Expense-covered trip to Texas for NODA regional conference.
Network and connect with faculty, staff, and administration from Wichita State.
Boost in confidence and motivation.
Improve communication and leadership skills.
Be the face of Wichita State.
And most importantly... FUN!

Time Commitment

Transition Mentor Commitments

Training:
Training is organized as a class during the spring semester. *Weekly training will be 3 - 5 p.m. on Friday afternoons. Training is required of all new and returning Transition Mentors. There will be a student leadership conference the weekend after Spring Break in March that is mandatory (transportation, lodging and most meals will be provided by Student Success). There will also be one mandatory overnight retreat planned in May. No exceptions to the training classes or additional leadership activities will be granted.

*If you know you will have a class conflict with training, please let us know upon application by sending an email to kaelyn.hannah@wichita.edu Don't let a class conflict during training stop you from applying. A class conflict is the ONLY training conflict that will be considered.

Orientation Programs:
Reserve all day (7 a.m. - 6 p.m.) for the summer program days. You will be notified if, or when, adjustments are made to the schedule.

Spring 2025 Programs
Date	Program
January 10 9 a.m. - noon	Welcome Retreat Attendance is mandatory.
January 13	New Shocker Orientation Returning TMs will staff the program, new TMs will shadow. Attendance is mandatory.
January Weekly Training	Training will be scheduled on Friday afternoons, from 3- 5 p.m. Attendance is mandatory.
March 28-30	National Orientation Director's Association (NODA) Regional Conference in Texas. Transportation, lodging, and most meals will be provided by Student Success. Attendance is mandatory.
May 22-23	TM Overnight Retreat. Attendance is mandatory.

Summer 2025
Date	Program
June 6 June 13 June 20 June 24 June 30 July 14 July 25 August 4 August 14	Freshman and Guest Orientation Reserve 7am-7pm for these programs.
June 14 July 19 August 9 August 12	New Shocker Orientation Reserve 7am-3pm for these programs.

Fall 2025 Programs
Date	Program
WEEKLY during fall semester: - Weekly email communication - Monthly Mentor Meet-Ups	We will talk about the fall mentoring program in training. Weekly emails are required.
August 15-17 Various	SHOCKFEST Attendance is mandatory.
August 22 10am-12p.m. and 4-10 p.m.	Clash of the Colleges Attendance is mandatory - the only exception is if you have a class during these times.
August 26 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Syllabus Party Attendance is mandatory - the only exception is if you have a class during these times.
September TBD 8:30am - 2pm	First-Year Social Attendance is mandatory - the only exception is if you have a class during these times.
September TBD 4:00pm-7:00pm	Shocker State Fair Attendance is mandatory - the only exception is if you have class during these times.

*Transition Mentors are expected to be available for all Orientation programs and scheduled training activities unless otherwise communicated with the First-Year Programs staff.

APPLY HERE!

Application Process

Complete the data form and submit essays HERE.

Paper copies of the application are available in Student Success (Shocker Success Center, room 218). If submitting the application in person, you must have it submitted by 5 p.m.

Applications need to completed and turned in no later than 11:59 on October 31.

Individual interviews will be scheduled throughout the month of November.

The group interview will be Saturday, November 23.

Selection Process

Application: All applications, references, and qualifications (GPA/full conduct review) will be reviewed by the Program Coordinator of First-Year Programs.
Individual Interview: After you submit your application packet, selected applicants will be emailed to schedule a 20-minute individual interview throughout the month of November.
Group Interview: Those who are selected to participate in the group interview will be contacted. Hold the morning of Saturday, November 23 in your calendar now so that if you advance, you are available to attend. The group interview is required for those wishing to move on through the selection process.
All applicants will be notified of decisions by December 3.
Selected participants are invited to a TM Mix and Mingle on Saturday, December 7.

Questions?

Contact First-Year Programs at (316) 978-5420 or first.year@wichita.edu.