• ABOUT ASCENT

  The ASCENT Program and
  Hug High School

• ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  Admission Standards and ACT/SAT information

• FINANCIAL AID

  Learn more about financial aid

• MENTOR INFORMATION

  Information, Handbook and Application

Be a Mentor

The University is proud to partner with Hug High School on the ASCENT mentors program. ASCENT, or “All Students College Educated in Nevada Today,” is making a positive difference in students’ lives. You can help us continue this important work by becoming a mentor this fall or next spring.

Volunteer mentors are asked to commit up to three hours a month spending time with their mentee specifically discussing college aspirations, offering guidance on college applications, financial goals, scholarships, and career opportunities. Many of the students will be the first in their family to attend a university. Your ability to ask the right questions, raise the important issues, and point them to helpful resources is critical. Our mentor training and resource staff will provide you with all the support you need to be a great mentor.

If you are interested in joining over 100 faculty, staff, alumni, and community members already involved in the program please fill out the online mentor application. Contact Ellen Houston at ehouston@unr.edu  or (775) 682-8404 for additional information.

» Fill out the online Mentor Application

 

Resources and Information

• ASCENT Mentoring Program Resource Team
• Mentor Application
• Mentor Update Form - if you have not updated your information for Fall 2009, please complete and return this form.
• Mentor Handbook (PDF)
• Suggested Mentor/Mentee Talking Points for Fall Meetings
• Conversation Topics (Class of 2010)
• Conversation Topics (Class of 2009)
• 2009 Mentor Training PowerPoint
• Horatio Alger Scholarship Program (Senior Class Apply by Oct. 30)
• Information regarding Upward Bound - a FREE college preparatory program for students who come from a family where no parent in the home has earned a four-year college degree and/or the family taxable income meets the low income level guidelines set by the federal government.
• www.college.gov — college.gov is being built by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. It's a go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing, and paying for college.
• Go To College Brochure (2008)
• Go To College Brochure (2008) - Spanish version
• Traditional School Calendar For WCSD
• Free tutoring for Hug High School Students
  • Hug Weekly Schedule
  • University of Nevada, Reno students in the Honors Program and the TRiO Scholars Program provide free tutoring services to Hug High School students.  For more information and a schedule of tutoring times, please contact Scott Barclay at sbarclay@washoe.k12.nv.us.

  • Every student in the Washoe County School District has access to free tutoring 24 hours a day and 365 days a year through www.smarthinking.com.