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The Postgraduate Peer Mentoring Program exists to make the adjustment to uni a little bit easier by connecting students and helping them find their feet. We connect postgraduate students starting at Monash (mentees) with experienced postgraduate students (mentors) who offer guidance, advice and friendship during a Mentee’s transition to Monash life. 

We offer all students in the program opportunities to meet new people and develop mentoring and leadership skills. See your personal and professional growth as you progress through our program, from starting as a mentee looking for support, to becoming a mentor who offers that support.

Uni is about so much more than classes and assessments – it's also about the people you meet and the relationships you form! Students involved in our peer mentoring programs have reported feeling more connected and an increased sense of belonging, which in turn can lead to improved academic performance and general wellbeing.

Join the Peer Mentoring community today!

 

Why become a Mentee?

  • MEET other postgraduate students at mentoring catch ups and events
  • LEARN from the experiences of other postgraduate students who have been where you are now
  • RECEIVE support and guidance during your transition to Monash – academic support is not offered as part of the program
  • EXPLORE uni life outside academics
  • BUILD confidence in yourself, personally and professionally
  • GROW through peer support
     

Why become a Mentor?

  • HELP and inspire postgraduate students to fulfil their potential
  • SUPPORT postgraduate students who are going through similar things that you might've experienced
  • MEET other postgraduate students at catch ups and events
  • IMPROVE your employability by developing skills in areas like communication, leadership, and networking
  • RECEIVE recognition and a certificate
  • GROW through peer support

Important dates

Mentor applications open: 16 August 2024 for Semester 1 2025
Mentee invitations for semester 1 2025 - Open: January 2025. Close: Wednesday 26 February 2025
One month prior to the semester starting – Mentees start signing up for the program; Mentors complete onboarding and training
2 weeks prior to the semester starting – Program launches; Mentees and Mentors are matched and the first round of mentoring groups are announced
1 week prior to semester starting - Mentors contact their mentees to organise the first catch-up in O-week or Week 1
O-week / week 1 – The program commences with mentees and mentors meeting for their first catch-up