Maryland Psychological Association for Graduate Students

Undergraduate Mentoring Program

By participating in the MPAGS Undergraduate Mentoring Program, undergraduate students can hear first-hand experience about jobs in the field of psychology, the process of applying to graduate schools, and learn more about the different psychology disciplines (i.e., clinical, counseling, school, etc.) as well as the types of degrees (i.e., MA/MS, Psy.D., Ph.D., etc.) one can receive in the field. Undergraduate students who are majoring in psychology or are interested in pursuing a graduate school education or career in psychology are eligible to receive a mentor.

Currently, graduate students from a variety of graduate schools representing various education levels (i.e. MA/MS, Psy.D., Ph.D., etc.) in Maryland and other states, volunteer to participate as mentors for the program. MPAGS maintains a list of graduate student volunteers who represent a wide spectrum of experiences, education, specialties, and personal interests in psychology.

Once an undergraduate student contacts MPAGS to ask for a mentor, some general information about the undergrad is collected to help make a pairing that is optimally beneficial to the undergrad. The undergrad will then be paired with a graduate student based on similar interests, experiences, and career/academic pursuits and will receive an email with contact information for their mentor. It is up to the undergrad and their mentor to decide how they would like to work together whether through phone conversation, over email, or meetings in person.

• Undergrad Mentee Information
• MPAGS Mentor Information
• Undergraduate Mentoring Program Brochure