Join the Get Set Mentoring Program to maximise your UQ experience.
Through this program, you will be assigned dedicated mentors and have the opportunity
to connect with a diverse group of students within your study area.
What are the benefits of the Get Set Program?
Having a peer mentor and joining a group will make your first year unforgettable. Here's why:
Meet other new students, have a blast, and make lifelong friends right from the start.
Get awesome tips about student life and how to succeed in university.
Receive guidance on navigating uni systems (like timetabling, Blackboard, mySI-net) and where to find the support services you need.
Discover new skills and find exciting activities that go hand in hand with your studies.
How it works
Once we receive your application, you’ll be put in a specialised mentoring program based on your study area. From there you’ll be in a group of 5-12 other mentees and given 2-3 experienced mentors, matched based on your study area, interests and your personal preferences. You will be introduced to your group via our online mentoring platform and your student e-mail.
You will be able to attend weekly mentor-run group sessions, as well as weekly social activities and events.
Check out our Get Set events calendar here for more details!
When does this program run?
Most programs run from Week 1 to Week 6 of every semester. Some study areas have semester-long programs.
Please see below the following degrees which have semester-long mentoring programs:
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Master of Nursing Studies
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Social Work Studies
Master of Counselling
How to sign-up
Applications for Semester 2, 2023 are now open.
All new students can apply to be a mentee! Postgraduate, undergraduate, mature-aged, transferring from another university, on an exchange, or coming straight from high school.
Select the Faculty you belong to, to enrol into the Get Set Program of your study area.
What's my faculty?
Your faculty is listed as the 'Program owner' in mySI-net under 'Enrolments and Timetables' then 'Program summary'.
Log in to mySI-netHelp new students and develop your skills by becoming a mentor
How it works
As a peer mentor, you’ll support new students through participating in social events and activities organised by Central Mentoring Team. By sharing your experience and answering questions, you’ll be helping our students navigate their first semester at UQ.
You’ll be paired with at least one other mentor to lead a group of 5-12 mentees, matched based on your study area, and interests.
When does this program run?
Most programs run from Week 1 to Week 6 of every semester. Some study areas have semester-long programs.
Please see below the following degrees which have semester-long mentoring programs:
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Master of Nursing Studies
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Social Work Studies
Master of Counselling
Benefits
Enhance your employability by receiving comprehensive training in the role and develop leadership, interpersonal, communication and cultural competency skills.
Make an impact on the success of fellow students and the university and form friendships with mentees and fellow mentors
Count your participation hours towards the Employability Award
Gain formal recognition from UQ via the Digital Enrichment Badge and a certificate of completion.
Expectations
Be available for a minimum of 2 hours per week from Week 1 to Week 6
Attend the Get Set Mentor Induction and Training
Organise meetings with your mentee group weekly
Check-in and message your mentees using the online mentoring software
Attend the social events and activities with your fellow mentors and mentees
Eligibility
Be a currently enrolled student who has completed at least one semester
Have a proactive and positive attitude with a commitment to lifelong learning.
Be a good communicator and able to relate to new students.
Be confident, willing and able to assist others without compromising your own academic studies.
Be reliable, trustworthy and able to maintain appropriate boundaries.
How to apply
Applications for Semester 2, 2023 are now open.
Select the Faculty you belong to and complete the brief application to apply to be a Get Set Mentor.
What's my faculty?
Your faculty is listed as the 'Program owner' in mySI-net under 'Enrolments and Timetables' then 'Program summary'.
Log in to mySI-net