StellarXplorers Technical Mentor Registration Instructions

Technical mentors are industry professionals (typically from outside of the team's organization) who volunteer to help students train and prepare for the competition. Questions regarding the registration process can be sent to competition@stellarxplorers.org.

Step 1: Create an account on the STLX Portal

Create your mentor account on the STLX Portal
  • Click Create new account
  • Complete the question fields
  • List your employer in place of School/Host Organization
  • Select “No” for Is this a StellarCamp account
  • Select “Yes” for Is this a STLX Competition Account
  • Select “Mentor” for Team Member Type
  • List N/A for Team Name
  • When finished, select Create my new account

Once the account is created, you’ll receive an email with subject: StellarXplorers Learning Portal: Account Confirmation. Click the link in the email to confirm your account.
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Step 2: Complete the Mentor Questionnaire

​From your portal dashboard, complete the mentor questionnaire. PLEASE INPUT YOUR INFORMATION ACCURATELY. It is difficult for edits to be made within the system:
  • Click Enter Here
  • Click Answer the questions…
  • Complete the Questionnaire
    • Provide full mailing address – (Ex: 1501 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201)
  • Submit your response.

Step 3: Complete the Peoplefacts background check

  • On the thank you / confirmation page after submitting the Mentor Questionnaire, you'll see a message regarding a background check. Click the link to complete the required background check.
  • ​The background check is processed by Peoplefacts. Fill in the required fields on the background check form.
    Note: A social security number is required.
    • ​​Once you’ve finished filling out the form, click Enter Order to submit your background check.

Step 4: Wait to be paired to with a team, or inform the StellarXplorers staff which team you're working with

The background check will be reviewed by StellarXplorers staff within 1-2 business days for final approval. Once approved, you’ll be available for pairing with teams.
Questions? Contact competition@stellarxplorers.org