Compass
Compass is a cohort-based, year-long peer mentorship program that connects first year students with trained 2nd, 3rd, 4th year student mentors. Through one-on-one meetings with a peer mentor and weekly workshops you will learn how to successfully navigate Northwestern while learning more about SES resources and community.
Compass' success is also backed by research being conducted right here at Northwestern. Check out this story featuring Compass and human development and social policy professor Mesmin Destin.
Interested in hearing previous mentors and mentees experience with Compass? Check out the video below.
Commitments
- Quarterly Compass Fridays| Weekly, Every Friday, 2:30-4:30 pm, Meal Provided
- Winter 2027
- First Compass Friday: January 15
- Last Compass Friday: February 22
- Spring 2027
- First Compass Friday: April 12
- Last Compass Friday: May 10
- Quarterly one-on-ones with a Compass Mentor
- Bi-Weekly, based on your schedule
Join Compass
Mentee Application: Opens October 19th, 2026
Eligibility
Compass is open to first year students in the Class of 2030. Please cross check your academic/work schedule to ensure you can prioritize Compass Fridays (dates listed above).
Compass Application
The Compass Application collects basic information and has an essay portion. Below are the essays:
- Why are you interested in joining the Compass community?
- What do you hope to get out of the Compass experience?
Selection Timeline
- TBD