Faculty Mentorship
Expert guidance. Personal connection. Purposeful outcomes.
At Cal Lutheran, faculty mentoring is not an add-on — it's central to the student experience. From the moment students arrive on campus, they are known, supported, and guided by faculty members who are both accomplished experts in their fields and deeply invested in student success.
Dedicated Faculty Mentoring
Personal guidance that shapes your path
Through close, individualized relationships, Cal Lutheran faculty mentors help students connect their academic interests, personal strengths, and values to meaningful academic pathways and career possibilities. This intentional, one-on-one guidance ensures students can navigate college — and their future — with a clear direction.
Learn From Experts Who Know You
Small classes. Strong relationships.
Cal Lutheran’s small class sizes make real mentorship possible. Faculty members are accessible, engaged, and invested in student success—both inside and outside the classroom. Students don’t just learn from faculty experts; they build lasting relationships with mentors who understand their goals and support their growth.
I wouldn't be where I am today if Professor Mark Orlando didn’t advise me to reach out to certain people or go to events for networking. At the end of the day, it's all about the people. Cal Lutheran has the best people by far, and everybody's here to support you.
Claire Cornejo '23
Business Administration, Sports Management
A Personalized Academic Journey
Guidance tailored to your goals
Faculty mentors help students navigate key academic decisions, from choosing a major or minor to exploring interdisciplinary opportunities and preparing for graduate study. This individualized guidance ensures each student’s academic plan reflects who they are and where they want to go.
Career Exploration With Purpose
Connecting passion, preparation, and calling
Mentoring at Cal Lutheran takes a vocational approach—encouraging students to reflect on their sense of purpose and calling. Faculty mentors help students explore how their talents can translate into fulfilling careers, meaningful service, and leadership in a rapidly changing world.
I look for ways to encourage each student to discover topics or concerns that spark their curiosity the most. When curiosity is combined with a deeply held interest, their career goals become clearer, the work required becomes more rewarding, and the difference becomes apparent to their professors as well as potential employers.
David Nelson, PhD
Professor of History
Access Beyond the Classroom
Research, internships, and professional networks
Faculty mentors connect students to hands-on learning opportunities, including undergraduate research, internships, and industry experiences. Through their professional expertise and networks, faculty help open doors that give students a competitive edge and real-world perspective.
Why It Matters
Guidance for today. Preparation for tomorrow.
With dedicated faculty mentoring, Cal Lutheran students graduate knowing their strengths, their goals, and their next steps. This personalized approach ensures students leave not only with a degree, but with the confidence and preparation to pursue meaningful careers and lives of purpose.
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Guidance for your journey to graduation.