Becoming a mentor during the Radboud Intro

To register, follow the steps below:

1. You must read the following points of interest (pdf) (scroll down for English).
2. You must read the declaration of intent 2025 (pdf). By filling in this form, you agree with the terms in the declaration for 2025.
3. Complete the registration form below for your entire group of mentors (three or four) or registration as an individual mentor.

Expected presence

All mentors are required to be present for the duration of the Intro (Sunday 25 August through Friday 29 August). Each mentor will receive a € 50,- compensation for this period. All mentors are also expected to attend the following meetings: 

• Tuesday 3 June, 12.15-13.30 uur: Faculty Mentor Meeting

During this meeting, which is mandatory for all mentors, we will discuss the programme and essential matters relating to the Intro. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

• Wednesday 20 August or Thursday 21 August (all day): Mentor Preparation Session

If you are a mentor during the Intro of 2025, it is mandatary to participate in the mentor instruction session organised by the central organisation team. This session will take place on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August. You can let us know which day you prefer. If you have been accepted as a mentor, you will receive more information later this year. If you have already participated in this session before, you are still welcome to join.

The mentor registration form closes after Friday 25 April. The head mentors and individually registered mentors will receive an email informing them whether they have been been selected at the beginning of May.

Register

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at intro [at] let.ru.nl (intro[at]let[dot]ru[dot]nl) or send a message via WhatsApp via  +31625766059.

We are very pleased that you are interested in becoming a mentor for Nijmegen School of Management during the Radboud Intro of 2025! To register as a mentor, please follow these steps: 

1. You must read the following points of interest.

2. You must read the declaration of intent 2025. By filling out the registration form, you agree to the declaration of intent 2025. 

3. Carefully fill in the registration form below for the entire group of minimum three and maximum four mentors. 

Expected presence

All mentors are required to be present for the duration of the Intro (Sunday 25 August through Friday 29 August). Each mentor will receive a € 75,- compensation for this period. All mentors are also expected to attend the following meetings: 

• Thursday 5 June, 12.15-13.00: Faculty Mentor Meeting 

During this meeting, which is mandatory for all mentors, we will discuss the programme and essential matters relating to the Intro. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

• Wednesday 20 August or Thursday 21 August (all day): Mentor Preparation Session

If you are a mentor during the Intro of 2025, it is mandatory to participate in the mentor instruction session organised by the central organisation team. This session will take place on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 August. You can let us know which day you prefer. If you have been accepted as a mentor, you will receive more information later this year.

You can register as a mentor until Thursday 1 May. After this date, an ECTS check will take place and we will assess the registrations based on motivation. The orientation committee will select 50% of the mentor groups and the other 50% will be chosen by the SVM (Samenwerkende Verenigingen Managementwetenschappen). 

Are you alone or a duo but would still like to become a mentor? Send an email to introductie [at] fm.ru.nl and we may be able to match you with another mentoring duo. 

Register

Should there be any questions beforehand, please let us know by sending an email to introductie [at] fm.ru.nl

How wonderful that you're interested in becoming an intro mentor at FNWI! To register as a mentor, first read the declaration of intent for 2025. By filling out the registration form, you agree to the declaration of intent for 2025.

You can register to become a mentor for each study programme. Check out the procedure for this below. Is your programme not listed? Then email your question to the communications-science [at] ru.nl (communication department) of the Faculty of Science with the subject Bachelor Introduction.

Biology (BeeVee) 

Want to become a mentor in the Biology orientation? The mentors for this orientation are selected internally by the orientation committee BOC. If you are a BeeVee member, you can sign up in groups of three to become mentors. When you become a mentor, you will attend four meetings throughout the second semester to prepare for the orientation. You will also help organise one activity that takes place in the orientation. During the orientation you will show what Nijmegen and BeeVee have to offer through many fun activities to your group, which consists of about 10-15 new Biology students. The sign-up happens only once a year in a selected timeframe, and will be announced through BeeVee’s communication channels on Whatsapp and on the Instagram of BOC and BeeVee. If you missed the sign-up period this year, don’t worry! Every year people are also needed to help as a bike guide for an excursion, which is also asked for in the channels. If you want more information, you can also e-mail biology.boc [at] gmail.com (BOC).

Computing Science (Thalia) 

Would you like more information about the role of intro mentor at Thalia? Then send an email to introductie [at] thalia.nu (Thalia's introduction committee).

Physics and Astronomy (Marie-Curie) 

Would you like more information about the role of intro mentor at Marie Curie? You can find the procedure on this page.

Mathematics (Desda) 

How great that you want to become a mentor during the upcoming introduction week! W.S.V. Desda arranges its mentors internally, which means that, provided you are a Desda member, you can go to the registration form and register there. Here you will also find information about the declaration of intent, which we ask you to read and agree to. If you are not a Desda member or donor, but would still really like to become an intro mentor? Then send an email to introcie [at] desda.org (Desda's introduction committee) and we'll see if we can help you.

Molecular Life Sciences 

Unfortunately, the registrations for mentorship this year for MLS are closed. However, we are still looking for functions that can make the introduction of 2025 unforgettable. For more information, you can email the introcie [at] science.ru.nl (introduction committee.)

Would you like to help welcome international students to Radboud University during and after the Intro Week? Do you have time available and lots of enthusiasm to offer? Then sign up now, because we are now looking for mentors to help us out during the RIS Summer Intro, form 24 - 29 August 2025!

As mentor you and 2 (or 3) other mentors will help a group of international exchange and (Pre) Master's students during the Radboud Intro.  

We are looking for Dutch as well as international mentors, but it is important that you have a good knowledge of the English language. 

What is expected of you? 

• That you help the international students to have a great Intro  
• That you answer practical questions
• That you help internatinoal students find their wat on campus 
• That you help the international students to settle in Nijmegen during and after the Intro 
• That you are available during the whole Intro week.
• That you have read the Declaration of Intent.  By registering as a mentor you automatically commit to this declaration. 

What's in it fo you?

• You can extend your international network 
• It looks good on your CV
• You have access to all the Radboud Intro activities 
• You can go to the Intro Festival for free
• You can make new friends 
• The programma has already been organised for you by RIS 

You can register individually or with friends.  

A couple of weeks before the Intro you will be notified which group you will be in.  

Check out the preliminary programme . Want to know more about the fun programme? Check out @radboudinternationalstudents on instagram for recaps and photos of former Intro Weeks .

Already convinced? 

Register now!

DM or mail us (radboudinternationalstudents [at] ru.nl (radboudinternationalstudents[at]ru[dot]nl)) if you have any questions.

Good to know:

Mentor meetings and training

RIS mentor meetings

RIS organises two practical meetings of about an hour.

Dates:       3 July & 18 August
Start:        16.00
Location: Erasmus building, room 2.54

What can you expect during these meetings:  

• Explanation of the RIS programme 
• Meet you fellow and co-mentors and of course the RIS team :)
• The responsibilities of the RIS mentors will be discussed
• Drinks afterwards to get to know each-other better

It is obligatory to attend these meetings. So, do not forget to save the dates! 

Central training

On 20 and 21 August the central organisation of the Radboud Intro also organise workshops to help you prepare for being a mentor. You are obliged to attend one of the programme on one of these days.  So, do not forget to save the dates!