Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Program

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Introduction to Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Program

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is for everyone! Whether your grades are top-notch or could use improvement, PASS will help you get the grade you want by reviewing specific course content as well as transferable study skills. PASS is an academic mentoring program of guided study groups.

  • The program will commence on week 3 of a teaching semester and last till week 12 of the semester.
  • The PASS leader will meet the PASS mentees ONCE A WEEK.
  • PASS mentees are required to fix the session day and time with the PASS mentees at both parties convenience so that it won't affect the normal class schedule. It is only 1 hour per session per week.
  • Starting from 2020, due to the pandemic, the PASS program has been conducted virtually via zoom.

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Think of PASS as super-charged group study! Research shows that students who attend 5 or more PASS sessions achieve better marks than non-participating students.

The PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) Program is an academic mentoring program of guided study groups. It is designed to help you achieve your academic goals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

By joining the PASS Program, you will gain access to peer-led study sessions that reinforce key concepts, improve problem-solving skills, and boost your confidence.

It is highly recommended that you register by Week 2 to take full advantage of the sessions starting in Week 3 and continuing through Week 12. However, you can still register at any point throughout the semester.

Register to Join the PASS Program
BIO1022: Registration link
CHM1052: Registration link
The weekly zoom sessions will be announced in the BIO1022 and CHM1052 Moodle. Please attend the briefing session in Week 1.
PASS Program Briefing in Week 1
Day: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed

Venue:  Zoom link

Please contact PASS Coordinator -  Dr. Michelle Yap (Yap.Michelle@monash.edu) for more information.

Criteria of a PASS Leader:

  1. Currently studying with a WAM of 60% and have studied the relevant PASS unit with distinction or higher distinction grade;
  2. The PASS leader must be able to commit 1-2 hours per week during the semester to the program;
  3. The PASS leader demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal skills.
  4. Candidates with previous PASS experience are welcome to apply.

Benefits of being a PASS Leader:

According to the Monash Graduate Employers Survey, being a PASS leader helps you to develop the skills most highly valued by the employers.

  • Employability: empower your CV; develop your transferable skills such as communication, creativity, time management responsibility & interpersonal skills for future employment.
  • Leadership:  develop effective communication, problem-solving, mentoring skills.; teamwork.; boost your self-confidence as a leader.
  • Academic attainment: get to revisit earlier academic materials, sharing of knowledge and understanding.
  • Reward & recognition: Get paid as with honorarium.
  • Training: Get to attend training organized by the campus.

Apply to become PASS Leader for Semester 2, 2026 (BIO1022 and/ or CHM1052) via Google form (Deadline: 29 May 2026)

Please contact PASS Coordinator- Dr. Michelle Yap (Yap.Michelle@monash.edu) for more information.