Arts & Social Sciences Postgraduate Peer Mentoring
Build your skills, meet new people and be welcomed to our community in our mentoring program for first year postgraduate students.
The Postgraduate Welcome and Mentoring Program runs from Welcome Week until week six of semester
Senior students lead a small group of new postgraduate coursework students in the same area of study. They'll share advice on starting postgraduate studies, facilitate conversation and support the group to feel a sense of connection and belonging in our community.
We welcome students from all different experience levels and backgrounds and students located overseas.
Key dates for Semester 1, 2025
Date |
Milestone |
Thursday 26 September, 2024 |
Peer Mentor applications open |
9 am AEDT Monday 28 October, 2024 |
Peer Mentor applications close |
Tuesday 5 November, 2024 |
Peer Mentor Training |
Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 19 February, 2025 |
Welcome Day (Undergraduate). Peer Mentors will only attend 18 or 19 February based on their degrees. |
Thursday 20 February, 2025 |
Welcome Day (Postgraduate) |
Week 1 – 6, Semester 1, 2025 |
Ongoing mentoring through communications and catch-ups with mentees, attending mentor check-in and debrief sessions, and participating in Faculty social activities and opportunities. |
Week 6. Semester 1, 2025 |
Peer Mentoring concludes |
A message from your fellow Peer Mentors
Shalee Boey
2024 Mentor Leader
"My experience as a Mentor has been a fulfilling and exciting journey. Being part of this program does more than simply provide first-year students with assistance; it also fosters their academic and personal growth. As a Mentor, I’ve not only grown in confidence but also developed strong leadership skills that have challenged me to step beyond my comfort zone. Additionally, it has given me a sense of belonging within the USYD community, allowing me to engage in major events like Open Day and Welcome Day, making it an overall enjoyable and rewarding experience."
Caitlin Roach
2024 Ambassador
"In my first year at the University, I had a Mentor who made a very positive impact on my transition into university life. It was this moment when I knew I wanted to be able to do the same for other first-year students. Becoming a Mentor has allowed me to ensure first-year students feel confident and inspired, whilst I transfer the knowledge I have obtained through this highly rewarding program. Additionally, I have been able to develop my leadership skills and meet some amazing student leaders and staff."
Mike Jiang
2024 Ambassador
"Mentoring a group of first-year students was an incredibly enriching and rewarding experience. Going from helping new students navigate Canvas to seeing them thrive in their own ways over the course of a semester filled me with joy and satisfaction knowing I was a small but instrumental part of their university experience. Through the FASS Welcome and Mentoring Program, I have also strengthened my leadership and communication skills which will last a lifetime and it has allowed me to grow into a more confident version of myself."