Welcome to the UCSB COMM MENTORING PROGRAM!
2025-2026 Timeline:
Sign up Now!
Registration begins October 1 2024; Deadline to register is December 31, 2026.
Click here to sign up and learn:
- about benefits to Student Mentees and Alumni Mentors
- how the Comm Mentoring Program works
- frequently asked questions and answers about the Program
- how to register
- what some current Mentors and Mentees say about the Program
On the form, be sure to check the appropriate box indicating you are a Mentor (Alumni), or Mentee (Student)
Get Matched!
Your mentorship will start during the first 2 weeks of January, 2026
Connect!
Engage with your mentor January 12 – June 12, 2026.
Our Mission:
The UCSB Comm Alumni Council aims to support the professional development and lifelong engagement of students and alumni. One important component is our Mentorship Program, which matched current students with alumni to build communities that support social and professional networking as students enter the next phase of their lives. This will be our 4th edition of the program, and each year the program has been growing massively. Last year, we had over 430 total participants and with the momentum we have had in recent years, we expect this number to continue growing. We have received some incredible testimonies and feedback, and even a few examples of students getting job opportunities directly through their mentor’s network of professionals.
Industries of our Alumni:
Mentors are all graduates of UCSB’s Communication Department, and are experts in Advertising, Digital Strategy, Event Planning, Marketing, Sales and so much more! Whether you have a career path in mind, or are still learning all the doors a Communication degree can open, sign up now for relevant advice.
Some Potential Topics:
- a specific industry
- a specific job function
- building connections and networking
- finding a job
- finding success in your first job
- grad school advice
- interviewing
- job offers: negotiating and evaluating
- LinkedIn advice
- personal growth and development
- resumes
Student Testimonial:
“The UCSB Comm Department’s Mentorship Program has had a profoundly positive impact on both my personal and professional growth. It provided me with invaluable guidance and support that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. I gained access to a wealth of knowledge and experiences that helped me navigate my academic and career journey more effectively. Learning about the projects they do and the strategies they employ allowed me to see real-world applications of the concepts I had learned in the classroom and understand how they translate into successful communication strategies in practice. It’s an incredible opportunity to gain insights and guidance from experienced professional in the field who are genuinely invested in your success. The insights, advice, and networking opportunities are invaluable.”
Click here to sign up!
On the form, be sure to check the appropriate box indicating you are a Mentor (Alumni), or Mentee (Student).
