Jacobs Undergraduate Mentoring Program (JUMP)

The Jacobs Undergraduate Mentoring Program is a community of engineering students (both undergraduate and graduate) and alumni, who provide support, advice, guidance, and experience to all members.

Benefits of Participating in JUMP:

Ease the transition from high school or community college to UCSD, or undergraduate to graduate school
Mentorship and positive role models at multiple levels: from peers, graduate students, and alumni
Networking and guidance from engineering professionals and alumni
Tour local companies
Professional and career development through interaction with post docs and faculty
Be part of a community!

Unique Mentoring Structure:

Ladder/Pyramid structure within fields of study
Underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) are paired with upperclassmen (junior or senior), who are then matched with a graduate student, forming a "mentor group"
Online Facebook component with dedicated "e-mentor"

Your Commitment:

Attend two large group meetings per quarter: in addition to the opportunity to interact with other mentors and mentees, each meeting has a theme which may include networking with alumni, faculty interaction, getting involved in research, etc.
Meet casually with your mentor group regularly
Prompt response and communication with your mentoring group
Attendance at any RSVPed events such as company tours, reception with alumni

JUMP is now full for 2012-13. Fill out this form to be placed on our waitlist.

If you have any questions about JUMP, please contact JUMP Coordinators Margie Mathewson and Laura Connelly at jump@soe.ucsd.edu.