TSPE
Mentorship.
We’re matching Texas Tech engineering students with professional mentors for two or three conversations this fall. Applications are open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
The Fall 2026
program.
Five students have confirmed they’re taking part. We’re recruiting mentors for two or three conversations per student between mid-October and early December 2026.
2–3 conversations
October–DecemberTSPE Professional Mentorship Program
Applications
and matching.
Mentor and mentee applications
Choose the application for your role and tell us about your background and interests.
Officer review
Officers review and approve applications. They match mentors with students manually, considering interests, background, and availability.
Introductions
An officer introduces each pair. The mentor and student then arrange their meetings and decide what to discuss.
Applying does not guarantee a match. Officers will contact applicants about the next steps.
Apply to participate.
Choose your role below. You can fill out the application here or open it in a separate tab.
The two forms below are for Fall 2026. For next semester, use the Spring 2027 application.
Mentor application
Mentee application
What mentors
can help with.
You might explain what a typical workweek looks like, talk through an internship search, or discuss a field the student is considering. Choose topics that fit your experience.
Go to the mentor application ↓Meeting with
a mentor.
Bring questions about your mentor’s work or something you’re trying to figure out. That could be choosing an industry, preparing for an interview, or understanding what an engineering role involves.
Apply to be a mentee ↓Officers review applications and make matches based on mentor availability and shared interests.
Program
questions.
Mentors and students arrange their conversations after an officer introduces them.
How much time does mentoring take?
We’re asking for two or three conversations between mid-October and early December 2026. You and your student choose the meeting times.
Does applying guarantee a match?
No. Officers approve mentor applications and make matches based on student interests, mentor experience, and availability.
Can professionals from different engineering disciplines apply?
Yes. Professionals from different engineering disciplines and related technical fields can apply.
Do I need to be a Texas Tech graduate?
No. Professionals can apply whether or not they attended Texas Tech.
Is mentorship the same as official TSPE membership?
No. Student chapter membership is handled separately on TechConnect.
Apply to
mentor.
Tell us about your background and availability using the mentor application.
