Mentorship is a key intervention for supporting first-generation student success. As a part of First Generation Week, faculty and staff as well as allies of first-generation students are invited to learn directly from first-generation students about the value and impact mentorship has had on their experience at the University of Michigan. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is sponsored by the First Generation Gateway and the University Mentorship Program.

The First Generation Student Gateway serves as a launching point to get connected to resources and to the first-generation community. Housed in the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), the Gateway is for all first-generation undergraduate and graduate students and their allies

The University Mentorship Program provides an opportunity for new first-year students to connect with volunteer mentors who are knowledgeable about the University in order to ease the transition from high school to college. Mentorship helps to make the University a smaller place, and builds relationships between students, faculty and staff.