A structured two-year program that moves from foundational professionalization to substantive career development — with mentorship built into every step.
Each year of the Opus Society fellowship has a distinct programmatic focus. Year One builds the floor. Year Two builds the future.
Building the professional floor.
Fellows develop the skills, vocabulary, and awareness to compete for public service opportunities — regardless of major. By the end of Year One, every Opus Fellow knows what they're aiming for and has a concrete plan to get there.
Translating preparation into outcomes.
Fellows develop a career niche, pursue competitive opportunities, and build a real professional network before junior year. Year Two is where the work of Year One becomes concrete — applications submitted, connections made, directions set.
Most organizations offer networking opportunities. Opus Society assigns a mentor, sets a meeting cadence, and ties deliverables to that relationship. The result is mentorship that actually works — because it's required to.
Every incoming Opus Fellow is matched with an Executive Board member based on career track interest and goals.
Mentor-fellow pairs meet at minimum twice per month. Meetings are logged and tracked by the Director of Mentorship.
Each semester, fellows complete a substantive deliverable — a memo, application, or briefing — developed in partnership with their mentor.
Fellows who complete the program become Opus Alumni — invited back as mentors, speakers, and connectors for future cohorts.
Applications open each fall. The process is intentionally straightforward — we want to evaluate potential, not polish.
The application goes live. Involvement fair tabling and outreach begins across campus. Interest form available for those who want early notice.
Deadline for the Fall cohort. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — applying early is encouraged.
All applicants are notified. Accepted fellows receive onboarding materials and a welcome from the Executive Board.
Orientation, mentor matching, and the first cohort session. The Foundation Track is underway.
The incoming Executive Board is elected. Transitions occur before the spring semester begins.