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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.

Compass' success is also backed by research being conducted right here at Northwestern. Check out this NU Now story featuring Compass and human development and social policy professor Mesmin Destin.

Interested in hearing previous mentors and mentees experience with Compass? Check out the video below.

Commitments

Compass Kick Off: Friday, September 30th, 2:30-6:30 pm. Dinner Provided.
Weekly workshops throughout the academic year starting Friday, October 7th
- Compass meets every Friday, 2:30-4:30 pm
- We provide dinner!
Bi-weekly 1:1s with your mentor

Join Compass

We are excited to welcome the Class of 2026! Navigating Northwestern is always easier with support. Please complete this interest form to be notified when the application opens and receive more information about Compass.

Questions

For questions or more information about the Compass please contact:

Mayra Garces, Assistant Director- Student Enrichment Services
mayra.garces@norhtwestern.edu