Academic Programs
Faculty Mentoring Program
The Faculty Mentoring Program offers an opportunity for one faculty member and a small group of students to dine three times together over the course of an academic quarter.
Academic Advocates Mentoring Program
Academic Advocates is meant to support the sustained engagement between first-generation and transfer students with various campus resources.
Professor Lunch Hours
Professor Lunch Hours offers students the opportunity to get to know professors outside of the classroom and on a more personal level.
Graduate School Guidance
Graduate school mentorship and guidance offered by the ONDAS Graduate Student Mentor.
Warm Up to a New Major
Warm Up to a New Major allows students to explore new major opportunities.
Thriving, Not Surviving: Navigating Higher Education as a First-Generation College Student
This program introduces students to graduate school and connects students with first-generation graduate student mentors.
Community-Building Programs
Study & Self-Care Week
Each quarter during Week 10, ONDAS Peer Mentors host various workshops and programs to help students de-stress and prepare for Finals.
Real Talk
A weekly social event with EOP and ONDAS Peers dedicated to building community, chatting, and learning about campus resources and other aspects of navigating university life with other first-generation college students.
Peer-Led Events
ONDAS Peer Mentors design and lead programs based on student needs, personal experiences, and research.
Campus Collaborations
The ONDAS Student Center partners with other campus departments such as Career Services, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), and L&S Advising to host programs for first-generation college students.