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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.
This is a unique opportunity for you to:
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.
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.
You’ll dedicate 20 hours to the program, which is a volunteer role that requires in-person participation.
As a mentor, your responsibilities include:
You are eligible to apply if you:
Applications for Semester 1, 2025 will open on Tuesday, 8 October 2024 (Week 10).
Date | Milestone/event | Notes |
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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 |
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.
If you have any questions, email the Business School Student Life Team at business.mentoring@sydney.edu.au.
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