Compass
Compass is a cohort-based, year-long peer mentorship program that connects incoming first-generation, lower-income, and/or undocumented/DACA (FGLI) students with trained 2nd, 3rd, 4th year student mentors. Through one-on-one meetings with a peer mentor and weekly workshops you will learn how to successfully navigate Northwestern while learning more about how the FGLI identity informs and strengthens your experiences at Northwestern.
Interested in hearing previous mentors and mentees experience with Compass? Check out the video below.
Join Compass
The Compass application is officially open! Application will close Sunday, November 17th. Please be sure to review eligibility information and the dates and times below to ensure you can participate in Compass fully.
Eligibility
Compass centers the experiences of low-income, first generation college students who are:- First year, undergraduate students in the the Class of 2028
- Pell Grant eligible or who have the majority of their financial need met via financial aid. Email Mayra Garces, SES Associate Director to confirm eligibility. Email listed at the end of the page.
Commitments
- Quarterly Bi-Weekly One on Ones with Mentor
- Compass Kick-Off – Friday, January 10, 2:30-4:30 pm*
- Compass Mentor/Mentee Matching- Friday, January 17, 2:30-4:30 pm*
- Workshops or Community Events- Fridays, 2:30-4:30 pm*
- Winter: January 24,31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
- Spring: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9
- Compass End of Year Celebration- Friday, May 16 *
*Lunch Provided