What is the CS Mentoring Program?

The Mentor Program was initiated for incoming CS students.  This program pairs up a class of CS majors with a group of CS faculty and senior students, giving new students an initial contact within the department and a point of contact when questions arise.  The mentors are available to answer any questions and concerns that the students may have regarding academic life.  This helps the new students get more information about their major area by informal and friendly communication with their mentors.

In addition, the Mentoring Program was created to inspire and encourage CS students to continue their study of Computer Science, and to learn about careers in which Computer Science plays a role.

The Purpose

The CS Mentoring Program addresses the transition new students go through when coming to the Computer Science graduate program at Virginia State University.  To ensure that every incoming student has a smooth transition, all new students are paired with faculty and/or a current student mentor.  Mentors help answer any questions and concerns a new student may have regarding their academic life.

Faculty Mentors

Become a Student Mentor

We are always looking for highly motivated computer science students to become mentors for our students. The purpose of the CS mentoring program is to help new students adjust to VSU and our Math & CS department.

As a mentor, you are not just a tutor. You are there to be a friend, an experienced VSU student, and an approachable resource. You are there to help your mentee get involved in the CS community. If you are interested in enriching the CS department by being a mentor, please email dhaile@vsu.edu.