Service description
The McGill Mentorship Network allows students to connect with their peers as part of McGill’s various peer mentorship programs or groups to foster individual relationships and strengthen the wider McGill community. Students can set and track their mentorship goals, interact with peer mentors and/or mentees, and access mentorship resources. Students can also join groups of students sharing the same interests on the Mentorship network platform.
Who can use it
The McGill Mentorship Network is available to students and alumni participating in eligible peer mentorship programs or groups.
How to request & access the service
All students can join the McGill Mentorship Network. Alumni may also be eligible to join certain programs. Each program or group have their own eligibility rules. Visit the Programs Section on the platform to learn more about available opportunities: https://mentorship.mcgill.ca/hub/mcgillmentorshipnetwork/programs
Mentorship Program Administrators or Group Administrators interested in accessing and using the platform can make a request to Campus Life & Engagement: mentorshipnetwork@mcgill.ca
Cost
There is no cost associated with the McGill Mentorship Network service for programs and groups targeting current students.
Availability
This service is available 24 X 7, except during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Check the IT Services home page for announcements regarding service interruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start a new mentorship program on the McGill Mentorship Network?
If you are looking to host a new mentorship program, please contact mentorshipnetwork@mcgill.ca for more information. The Campus Life & Engagement team will be happy to assist you during the onboarding process.
How can I find a mentor?
The McGill Mentorship Network’s catalogue of mentorship programs and groups is growing following the launch of the platform in 2024. If you are an active McGill student, you will be able to browse our various programs or groups and find the one that meets your goals and objectives. If you have any specific questions, do not hesitate to contact one of the program administrators for more information.
How can I change my name or e-mail?
For the integrity of the platform, you must use the name which you use at the University. If the name on your profile is incorrect, we invite you to adjust your name on Minerva by following the instructions found here.
I’m both a student and an alumnus at McGill; how should I join the Mentorship Network?
The McGill Mentorship Network primarily focuses on providing mentorship opportunities for current McGill students. If you are looking for opportunities to be mentored, you need to sign up as a student. . If you are looking to mentor a student and have been invited by a program administrator to do so, you can join as a mentor.
For alumni looking to connect with other alumni or soon to be graduates, we invite you to visit McGill Connect.
I am signing up for the McGill Mentorship Program, and I get stuck on the Sign-Up page.
If you are a student or alumni, you must use your Student McGill Credentials. Staff or Faculty should use your employee credentials.
Best practices & policies
We will be sharing best practices and updated policies in the near future. Programs interested in joining the platform should know that a standardized mentor training module has been developed and is now available on myCourses.
A community of practice is planned for launch in 2025-2026 to facilitate sharing best practices and foster collaboration among program administrators.
Training & documentation
Campus Life & Engagement will offer relevant training and documentation to interested program administrators, including access to "How-to" guides, video demonstrations, and a calendar for instructor-led training sessions.
Support