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The Rising Scholars Mentoring Program is a 1:1 peer-mentoring program open to all NDSU undergraduate students - you can join any time! Rising Scholars seeks to provide support to any student at NDSU at any stage of their education. Our mentors are specifically trained on connecting students to resources on campus, building study skills, and creating successful outcomes at NDSU. Conditionally admitted students, and any student not currently in good academic standing, are especially encouraged to join. There is no additional cost for you to participate.

Want to join the program and become a Rising Scholar?

It is easy to join the program any time. To let us know you want to get started just fill out the 30 second interest form, call (701) 231-8379, or email ndsu.risingscholars@ndsu.edu

What is Rising Scholars?

Designed to be uniquely valuable to you and work with your schedule. Meeting with a mentor is like having your own success coach. You choose the support level that works best for you to reach your academic and other personal goals. Most students meet with a mentor weekly throughout the semester, with the minimum expectation of 4 strategic sessions during the semester.

What students are saying. Participants say Rising Scholars is immediately beneficial for their semester, and that the program makes a big difference in their remaining time at NDSU – including higher GPA’s, more confidence in classes, knowledge about campus and community resources, better study skills, and better time and stress management skills.

FAQ

Commonly asked questions about mentoring

College success is not just about completing assignments, it's about navigating the entire college experience with confidence, skills, and support. Mentoring gives students structured, personalized guidance that research shows improves persistence and feelings of belonging at NDSU. Our mentors connect students with campus resources, campus communities, and tools that lead to academic and personal success.

Mentoring is individual specific support and connection designed to help students understand the complex university system they've entered. Transitions are challenging for everyone and our mentors help students navigate all the transitions that come with attending university.

We ask students to attend one 30-minute session per week for the semester. But even as few as 4 sessions can have a profound impact on success at NDSU and many students report that after their first session they've received significant help. Our mentors are extensively trained to quickly identify and support issues common with our student body.

Mentoring takes place in the offices at the back of ACE tutoring.

Mission & Purpose

Rising Scholars Program seeks to support students through mentoring as they adjust to the academic rigors of college.

  • Increase confidence and ability to manage academic workload through the development of college-level study skills.
  • Identify attainable short-term and long-term goals with an action plan for academic success
  • Access and navigate available campus resources
  • Make meaningful connections at NDSU

Questions?

Call (701) 231-5519, stop by ACE in the basement of West Dining Center, or email ndsu.risingscholars@ndsu.edu


Join Rising Scholars

Fill out the Interest Form

Academic Collegiate Enhancement (ACE)

Student Success Programs Page Manager