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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

Year-long engagement
Compass Kick Off
- Day and Time TBD
Bi-weekly 1:1s with your mentor
Weekly Workshops
- Day and Time TBD

Join Compass

We are excited to welcome the Class of 2026! Navigating Northwestern is always easier with support. Please visit this site in August for information on how to apply. There are limited spots!

Questions

For questions or more information about the Compass please contact:

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