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Become a peer mentor
Business
Peer Mentor applications for Semester 1, 2025 are now open.
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)
- will have completed at least one semester of study by the end of Semester 2, 2024
- are willing and able to fulfill all commitments outlined on this page.
How to register
Applications for Semester 1, 2025 are now open and close on Friday, 8 November 2024, at 11:59 pm.
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.
Last updated: 09 October 2024
