GEMS is a mentorship program for incoming EXCEL first-year students. This mentorship program pairs EXCEL upper-division students (mentors) with first-year EXCEL students (mentees). The program provides opportunities for networking with role models (from academia and industry) and social events to increase the bonds between the EXCEL first-year students, older peers, faculty and UCF staff involved with the EXCEL program.
Interested in being a mentor?
Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are now closed. We look forward to reviewing your application when we begin recruitment in January 2027 for the 2027-28 school year!
Have Questions?
Email GEMS@ucf.edu if you have questions.