Bearcats Academy

Bearcats Academy is a partnership between UC and Cincinnati Public Schools to support college awareness, readiness and preparation.

The goal is to prepare high school students from CPS schools for rigorous college experiences by providing multiple years of mentoring activities that focus on motivation, academic planning, scholarly and social experiences as well as financial awareness.

Bearcats Academy is a program that connects current UC students with motivated college-going high school students. It is a mentoring opportunity where UC students can engage in supportive relationships with students from three local high schools that revolve around academic mentoring, esteem building, and achievement motivation.

Potential Volunteers, follow these steps:

(1) Visit our website to learn more. Check the Mentor page to see what type of commitment and hours needed.

(2) If you can commit, fill out the Mentor Application on the website. BA Staff will review to ensure you can meet the needs of our students.

(3) Respond to our CCE need so we can can add you to our email list and communicate next steps!

(4) Complete ONLINE and INPERSON Mentor Orientation Modules (includes background check process).

(5) Start Mentoring!