DDP Mentor

Remember your first overwhelming semesters as a distance student? Many of our new and returning DDP students need encouragement and advice to help them deal with the academic anxiety they are feeling, the transition to becoming a distance student, and figuring out how to balance all their new and old responsibilities.

How it works: Once you sign up you will be matched with a student with similar interests and, if possible, career goals. Most mentoring takes place via email. You may be matched right away, or it may take a couple of months depending on when we receive a compatible student?s application for a mentor.

Time Commitment: Six months, minimum one email a month

How you can help: Encouragement, transition advice, academic anxiety, DDP hints, study skills, time management, etc. It all depends on the student, and what you feel comfortable with. DDP will also provide you with some helpful resources.

Who can be a mentor?: Any DDP graduate can apply to be a mentor. DDP seniors who will be graduating within two semesters and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher may also apply. Applications are reviewed by a team of DDP staff.

We are constantly in need of new mentors from all majors!

Are you ready to be a Mentor?

It's easy! Simply follow the 2 steps below:

1. Complete your Personal Information Form, using either the Online Form or the Printable Form.
   
   The more information you can give us about yourself, the better we will be able to match you with a compatible student
   
   
2. Send your completed form email or postal mail to:
   
   Pat Hockersmith (Mentor Program Co-coordinator)
   E-mail Attachment: ddpmentor@wsu.edu
   Mail: 104 Van Doren Hall
   Pullman, WA 99164
   
   

If you have any questions, contact Pat Hockersmith at 1-800-222-4978.