# Program Schedule & Timelines

The Linux Foundation Mentorship Program follows the following term names; however, the program administrators can use any *Term* name during program creation. For details, see **program terms** of [Program Setup](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/administrators/enroll-your-program/mentorship-project-enrollment-form#MentorshipProjectApplication-ProgramSetup).

### **Full-Time Terms:**

### **Spring Term: March 1st - May 31st**

* **Mentorships available on LFX Mentorship:** mid-January
* **Mentee applications open on LFX:** approximately 4 weeks
* **Mentee application review and acceptance:** approximately 2 weeks before the term begins.

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### **Summer Term: June 1st - August 31st**

* **Mentorships available on LFX Mentorship:** mid-April
* **Mentee applications open on LFX:** approximately 4 weeks
* **Mentee application review and acceptance:** approximately 2 weeks before the term begins.

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### **Fall Term: September 1st - Nov 30th**

* **Mentorships available on LFX Mentorship:** mid-July
* **Mentee applications open on LFX:** approximately 4 weeks
* **Mentee application review and acceptance:** approximately 2 weeks before the term begins.

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### **Activity Timelines**

The mentorship program is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning experience for mentees. Below is an overview of the program timeline for the full-time and part-time schedules.

### Full-Time Mentorship Program (12 weeks)

The full-time mentorship program is a 12-week intensive experience that includes regular evaluations and stipend payments.

* **Week 1-3**: The mentorship program begins with initial work assignments.
* **End of Week 3**: First mentee evaluations are due (optional for mentors and program administrators).
* **End of Week 6**: Midterm mentee evaluations are due, and the first stipend payment (50% of the total amount) is approved.
* **End of Week 9**: Third mentee evaluations are due (optional for mentors and program administrators).
* **End of Week 12**: Final mentee evaluations and mentee feedback/blog submission are due, and the second stipend payment (50% of the total amount) is approved.

### Part-Time Mentorship Program (24 weeks)

The part-time mentorship program is a 24-week experience that includes regular evaluations and stipend payments.

* **Week 1-6**: Mentorship program begins with initial work assignments.
* **End of Week 6**: First mentee evaluations are due (optional for mentors and program administrators).
* **End of Week 12**: Midterm mentee evaluations are due, and the first stipend payment (50% of the total amount) is approved.
* **End of Week 18**: Third mentee evaluations are due (optional for mentors and program administrators).
* **End of Week 24**: Final mentee evaluations and mentee feedback/blog submission are due, and the second stipend payment (50% of the total amount) is approved.