Mentoring GSoC

This page collects notes for mentors for Google Summer Of Code.

Process

Proposal review

All communications regarding proposal review are conducted in private using the @gsoc-mentors team discussion (in private mode).

For the detailed process see GSoC Proposal Review.

The process results in a ranked list of candidates and their proposals together with one primary mentor and at least one secondary mentor. Based on this list, the org admins request slot numbers from Google.

Based on the available slot numbers, the highest ranked proposals are accepted for GSoC.

Students will only be informed by Google at the official date if they have been accepted; neither mentors nor org admins may tell students if they have or have not been successful.

Onboarding

Details about mentor responsibilities and helpful resources are provided for mentors on the Contributor and Mentor Onboarding Guide page.

Initial introductions

1. Video-conference meeting between student and mentors
   • introductions
   • expectations, code of conduct
   • review of project
   • first steps

Google resources

• dashboard (log in: access to all projects)
• Mentor Guide
  • Community Basics: What to consider when getting new contributors on board: setting the tone, who is who, asking questions, dealing with criticism