Empower & Thrive Mentoring

The Empower & Thrive Peer Mentor Program connects veteran and military connected students in their first or second semester at UF with trained peer mentors to support a successful transition into college and onward toward career readiness. This program blends guidance with community building to help students feel connected, prepared and confident. Whether you are a residential or online student, become a mentee to create connections that can make UF feel like home.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

EMPOWER

(Transition from Military to College)

Explore Academic preparedness and study strategies.
Navigate campus resources and support systems.
Manage health, wellness, and work-life balance.

Students meet with Collegiate Veteran Success Center staff at a tabling event.

Veterans hold the edges of the American flag on the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

THRIVE

(Transition from Campus to Career)

Apply life design principles to career planning.
Showcase skills gained from military service, campus involvement, and work experience.
Develop professional branding and communication strategies.
Network and build meaningful connections.

JOIN THE PROGRAM

I am interested in being a Mentee

EMPOWER

(Transition from Military to College)

Explore Academic preparedness and study strategies.

Navigate campus resources and support systems.

Manage health, wellness, and work-life balance.

Join our Empower and Thrive peer-to-peer mentoring program

We welcome new veteran and military-connected students in their first or second semester at UF. This new program is now offered in which dedicated and trained peer mentors connect with new veteran and military-connected students to offer individual connections, small group engagements, and connections to campus and community resources.

This transition support program is open to residential and online students. Peer mentors reach out to military-connected students several times during the semester, support and share resources, and facilitate small group discussions. Get support and connections that can make UF feel like home.

Have Questions?

352-294-7233
vetsuccess@ufsa.ufl.edu