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Know the program. Then take your first step.

A year-long mentorship experience connecting undergraduate brothers with alumni mentors to develop stronger leaders, strengthen lifelong brotherhood and provide optional professional guidance.

Program at a Glance

The essentials

Length
One academic year
Meetings
Two 1:1 meetings each month
Time
About 2-3 hours per month
Core Track
Leadership development
Optional Track
Professional and career
Feedback
Pulse surveys every 45 days

Leadership development is core for every mentee. Professional and career development is optional.

Choose Your Path

What to do first

Own Your Growth.

  1. Complete your application.
  2. Identify leadership-development needs.
  3. Meet your alumni mentor.
  4. Schedule meetings.
  5. Own the agenda.
  6. Come prepared.
  7. Ask questions.
  8. Follow through.
  9. Ask for feedback.
  10. Put feedback into action.
  11. Own your development.

What happens next

  • Applications are reviewed by the Mentor Program Leads.
  • Mentors complete training before matching.
  • Matches are announced and the year opens with a kickoff.
  • Each pair sets its own agreement, then meets twice monthly.

Built for Brothers by Brothers

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Illinois Epsilon Chapter · Northern Illinois University

Brotherhood Mentorship Program

Questions? NIUSigEpMentoring@gmail.com

09/2026