Join as a student
You have the ambition.
Get the guidance to
take it further.
University comes with a lot of questions that applications do not answer. Uplink connects you with a current university student who can share what the transition actually feels like- honestly, practically and without pretending there is one right path.
Student Eligibility Requirements.
Uplink is open to students who meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in high school or their first year of university
- Interested in learning more about university, post-secondary life, independence, or what comes next
- Willing to participate respectfully and follow Uplink’s program guidelines
- Access to the technology and internet connection needed to participate in virtual sessions
- Complete the required intake and consent process before being matched
- If under 18, complete any required parent or guardian consent
- No previous mentorship experience, specific grades, career plan, or university acceptance is required.
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How to Join
Getting Started is Simple.
Complete Approval
Apply
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Get Connected
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Tell us a little about yourself, what you are thinking about and what you hope to get from Uplink.
We will send the required consent and participation information so you know exactly how the program works.
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Once your forms are complete, Uplink follows up and works toward a thoughtful Guide connection.
Here’s what the role looks like in practice.
More About
the Student Role.
30 Minutes Every Two Weeks
Most Student-Guide relationships involve one 30-minute Session every two weeks, or about 1 hour per month. It all depends on the mutual preferences of the Student-Guide relationship.
1:1 Support
You’ll be connected with an Uplink Guide who can share their own university experience and perspective.
Flexible Length
Some Students may only need one conversation to ask a few questions. Others may stay connected for several months.
Online & Flexible
Sessions are held online, so you can connect from almost anywhere with reliable internet and a device that supports browser-based calls.
All Backgrounds and Interests
Uplink is designed for Students exploring different universities, programs, careers, interests, and paths after high school.
Ask What Matters to You
Talk about university life, programs, workload, friendships, getting involved, independence, careers, or anything else you’re curious about.
Stay in Control
Your Guide can share ideas, experiences, and perspective, but the decisions about your future are always yours.
Pursue your ambition- talk with a current university Student, learn from someone who’s already there, and feel more prepared to make your next move.
Common Questions About .
Frequently Asked
Quick answers to what students usually ask before connecting with an Uplink Guide.
For any further questions, contact us at info@uplinkstudentsuccessnetwork.com
"When I started university, I quickly noticed that some students had a window into university life long before they ever arrived. Older siblings, relatives, and connections who could tell them what to expect, what mattered, and what they wished they had known. Coming from a small town and a family with very little exposure to university, I didn’t have that same window. Uplink was created so more students could have that same kind of access and perspective."
- Josh Johnston,
Founder & Executive Director, Uplink
If you want a clearer picture of what comes next, start with someone who’s already there.
There is only so much you can learn from a brochure, website, or someone who went through university years ago. Uplink connects you with someone living it now- someone who can share what they’ve learned, what surprised them, and what they wish they knew sooner.
