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Become a peer mentor

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Becoming a Peer Mentor in the University of Sydney Business School is your opportunity to make a real difference. By guiding and supporting new students as they embark on their university journey, you’ll help shape their experience, offering the insights and encouragement that will help them to thrive.

Open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Business School, you can apply to be a Peer Mentor after completing your first semester at the University.

As a Peer Mentor, you'll deepen your place in the Business School community, one which is dedicated to developing responsible leaders and fostering a sense of belonging for all students.

Why become a Peer Mentor?

This is a unique opportunity for you to:

  • gain leadership experience that enhances your resume and sets you apart from others
  • build confidence and skills that will serve you throughout your studies and beyond
  • connect with new students, grow your network, and foster supportive relationships
  • access exclusive social and professional events designed for Peer Mentors.

Upon completing the program, you’ll receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Dean of the University of Sydney Business School.

You’ll also have the chance to expand your leadership credentials and amplify your impact by applying for a Lead Mentor role.

What’s involved

Before you begin, you’ll complete training in leadership, teamwork, and communication. You’ll then meet your mentees during the Business School Welcome Day, held the week before classes start.

Your commitment

You’ll dedicate 20 hours to the program, which is a volunteer role that requires in-person participation.

As a mentor, your responsibilities include:

  • completing a one-hour training module online
  • attending in-person training at the Peer Mentor Training Day in the week before Welcome Week
  • welcoming and engaging your mentees during the Business School Welcome Day activities
  • facilitating 2 to 3 meetings with your mentees during Weeks 1–5, to help them settle into university life, answer their questions and share your knowledge and experiences
  • completing a short survey after each group meeting to report on progress
  • staying in touch with your mentees and being available if they contact you until the end of the six-week program.

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply if you:

  • are a current Business School student continuing into the next semester (excluding Master of Management and Master of Business Administration courses)
  • have successfully completed at least one semester of study
  • are willing and able to fulfill all commitments outlined on this page.

How to register

Applications for Semester 1, 2025 will open on Tuesday, 8 October 2024 (Week 10).

Key dates

Date Milestone/event Notes
Tuesday, 8 October 2024 Applications open Week 10 of 2024
Friday, 8 November 2024 Applications close STUVAC
Friday, 31 January 2025 Deadline to complete online training  
Week of 10 February 2025  Peer Mentor Training Day Date TBC
Week of 17 February 2025  Business School Undergraduate Welcome Day Date TBC
Week of 17 February 2025 Business School Postgraduate Welcome Day Date TBC
Monday, 24 February to Friday, 28 March 2025 Ongoing mentoring, meetings, and events Weeks 1 to 5
Friday, 4 April 2025 Mentor reports due and program concludes Week 6
Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Peer Mentor Thank You Celebration Week 7

What happens next

If your application is successful, we’ll send an email to your University email address with program details and instructions to complete the online training module.

More information

If you have any questions, email the Business School Student Life Team at business.mentoring@sydney.edu.au.

Business School Peer Mentoring Program

Last updated: 04 October 2024

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