Guarini Grad Student Peer Mentorship Program
The Guarini Peer Mentorship Program (GPMP) is a student-led initiative dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive graduate student community at Dartmouth. Designed to ease the transition for first-year graduate students, GPMP connects incoming students with experienced mentors who provide guidance on academics, research, housing, and campus life.
Through personalized mentor-mentee pairings, GPMP helps first-years navigate their new environment by offering valuable insights, networking opportunities, and a welcoming support system. The program encourages cross-disciplinary connections, empowering students to engage in both on- and off-campus activities while building lasting professional and personal relationships.
By participating in GPMP, mentees gain access to a network of peers who can help them maximize their Dartmouth experience, while mentors develop leadership skills and contribute to strengthening the graduate community. Whether it’s answering questions about coursework, sharing tips on adjusting to graduate life, or introducing mentees to helpful campus resources, GPMP is committed to ensuring that every student feels supported and prepared to thrive.
GPMP FAQs
Students interested in being a mentee:
First year graduate students will receive an email from the current Guarini Fellow before they start their term here in September! Information will also be posted in that year’s Slack channel and in GSC Circular. Incoming students can also reach out to to the Guarini Fellow directly if they are interested and have heard about it through other graduate students.
Students interested in becoming a mentor:
The Guarini Fellow typically sends an email blasts to each department, posts it in the Guarini Newlsetter and on social channels, including Facebook and Slack.
Each year a new Google sign up form for mentors and mentees is distributed via email and flyers. The form remains open for only a limited period during the summer (late July or early August). If students miss the deadline, they can still reach out to the Guarini Fellow. We will try to place them.
- Mentor: Students who have been at Dartmouth for at least a year (basically incoming second years and up).
- Mentee: Incoming or first year graduate students.
Typically deadlines will be in the summer (late July to early August).
For more information on mentorship, listen to the National Academies, The Science of Mentorship Podcast.
Guarini International Graduate Mentoring Program
The Guarini International Graduate Mentoring Program is designed to support incoming international graduate students as they adjust to life at Dartmouth. The program pairs new international students with experienced graduate student mentors who provide guidance on academics, cultural adjustment, and campus resources.
Through personalized mentor-mentee pairings, the program helps students navigate academic expectations, research opportunities, and the social and cultural aspects of living in Hanover. Mentors assist with practical concerns like transportation, housing, and understanding campus services, ensuring that new students feel welcomed and supported from day one.
The program also fosters a sense of community through events and informal gatherings, creating opportunities for international students to build connections across disciplines. By participating, mentees gain valuable insights and support, while mentors develop leadership skills and contribute to a more inclusive and connected graduate community. The Guarini International Graduate Mentoring Program is committed to helping every international student thrive at Dartmouth.
Guarini Postdoc Buddies and Connections
The Postdoc Buddy Program is a chance for new postdocs to connect with a current postdoc to have a personal point of contact to help assist with all things related to becoming a postdoc at Dartmouth. We encourage all new postdocs to take up the opportunity on having a buddy. We are happy to help connect you to resources at Dartmouth & in the Upper Valley.
New postdocs are also encouraged to check the DPA’s pages for Incoming Postdocs, including the page International Postdocs Moving to Dartmouth. Postdocs are also encouraged to join the DPA Slack space for ongoing information and post questions to the #international channel and #rideshare if you have questions or need someone to pick you up when you arrive to campus.
