Peer Mentoring Program
Navigate university life with confidence - Join our Peer Mentoring Program
Starting university is an exciting yet challenging time, and our Peer Mentoring Program is here to support you every step of the way. From Week 0 to Week 4, your peer mentor will be a dedicated resource, helping to ease your transition into university life.
- Real Insights: Peer mentors will share their own university experiences, offering practical advice on managing coursework, balancing social life, and navigating Monash’s resources.
- Themed sessions: Each session will focus on a specific theme to help you adjust smoothly to university life. These themes may include academic strategies, building relationships, time management, and more. Session details will be emailed to you, keeping you informed while also helping your peer mentor prepare in advance.
By the end of the program, you will feel more connected and prepared to succeed at Monash, with practical tips and support from someone who’s been there.
Join our first Peer Mentoring Session which will be held during School Orientation Session.
If you missed the first session, register here to be matched with a Peer Mentor who will support you from Weeks 1–4 as you begin your university journey.
- Make a difference: Support new students as they transition to university life, offering guidance and sharing your experiences to help them thrive.
- Enhance your skills: Develop valuable leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that will set you apart in your future career.
- Boost your confidence: Build your self-confidence while mentoring others and fostering a positive and supportive environment.
- Expand your network: Connect with fellow mentors and incoming students, creating lasting friendships and professional relationships.
- Receive recognition: Gain recognition for your contributions and be awarded with a certificate of participation.
- You must complete at least one semester before you are eligible to apply to become a peer mentor.
- Key qualities of a peer mentor include a positive attitude, willingness to learn and share, strong interpersonal and communication skills, leadership abilities, self-motivation, social and emotional maturity, and the ability to encourage and help students build connections.
- Provide mentoring support to the new students in adapting to Monash environment and university life.
- Participate in the weekly peer mentoring activities (physical or online interactions) once a week from Week 0 to Week 4. Briefing and guidance will be provided by the MUSA Science representatives.
- Be a positive representation of Monash University at all times.
Register here by 26 June 2026 to be a Peer Mentor for the July 2026 intake.
Become a Peer Mentor: Make an Impact and Develop Your Leadership Skills!
As a Peer Mentor, you will:
- Make a difference: Support new students as they transition to university life, offering guidance and sharing your experiences to help them thrive.
- Enhance your skills: Develop valuable leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that will set you apart in your future career.
- Boost your confidence: Build your self-confidence while mentoring others and fostering a positive and supportive environment.
- Expand your network: Connect with fellow mentors and incoming students, creating lasting friendships and professional relationships.
- Receive recognition: Gain recognition for your contributions and be awarded with a certificate of participation.
- Provide mentoring support to the new students in adapting to Monash environment and university life.
- Participate in the weekly peer mentoring activities (once a week from Week 0 to Week 4)- physical or online interactions. Briefing and guidance will be provided by the MUSA Science representatives.
- First peer mentoring session will be held on Wednesday, 26 February 2025.
- Be a positive representation of Monash University at all times.
