Peer Mentorship

Peer Mentorship Program:

The graduate advising team at the Engineering Student Success Center (ESSC) runs a Peer Mentorship Program for first semester graduate students coming into the College.

Our mission is to facilitate meaningful connections and foster community so that students can grow, learn from each other, and build long-lasting relationships.

The ESSC Peer Mentorship Program is inclusive of all domestic and international graduate engineering students, in regular and special session programs, and matches new students with volunteer graduate student mentors in the same academic program or related disciplines with aligned goals and interests.

Our dedicated volunteer mentors commit to one semester as a Peer Mentor, meet regularly with their mentees to help them set goals for the term and track their progress, and share appropriate resources as appropriate.

Interested in Peer Mentorship?
The Fall 2025 iteration is currently in progress.

If you’d like to join in the future (Spring 2026):

Become a Mentor 
Become a Mentee
(Links coming soon)
Stay tuned here for application links, or follow us on Instagram (@sjsuessc) and LinkedIn (@sjsuessc) for updates and announcements.

Recent Events:

Mixer Event - Fall 2025

Peer mentors and mentees connect and share experiences during the Fall 2025 Peer Mentorship Mixer, hosted by the ESSC Graduate Advising Team.

Student Testimonials:

Ambarish Govindarajulu Kaliamurthi (Mentee - Spring 2024)

"The Peer Mentorship Program made my transition to the US much easier. Meeting others in the same situation helped me share challenges, learn from their experiences, and adjust to a new academic system and life here. It was a meaningful experience that helped me grow personally and professionally, & I’m grateful for the connections I made."

Anthony Kommareddy (Mentor - Fall 2024, Mentee - Spring 2024)

“As a mentee, the mentorship program had a profound impact on my academic, professional, and personal growth. My mentor, provided me with invaluable guidance throughout my journey & helped me navigate complex subjects, provided advice on course selection, and shared practical insights into balancing academic work with professional development."

Tripti Ghanghas (Mentor - Fall 2024, Mentee - Spring 2024)

“As an international graduate student in Software Engineering, starting out felt overwhelming — from classes to adjusting socially.The ESSC Peer Mentorship Program made all the difference. My mentor guided me in choosing classes, managing academics, preparing for internships, and even networking. I’m grateful for the support and now excited to give back as a mentor to help new students the way I was helped”

Tiahnhao Jia (Mentor - Spring 2024)

“It is great to share experiences with my mentee, and we have become friends."