Are you a commencing UQ student in Semester 2, 2025? Get Set is for you.
What new students at UQ will get out of the Get Set program
Having a peer mentor and joining a group will make your first Semester at UQ unforgettable. Here's why:
Meet other new students from your study area, 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 you submit your registration, you’ll be matched into your specialised program or study area mentor groups at the start of the Semester. From there you’ll be in a group of 10-20 other new students and given an experienced mentor, matched based on your study area, study type and campus. You will be introduced to your group via our online mentoring platform and your student email.
You will be able to attend weekly mentor-run group meet ups and connect with your mentor and peers online with some fun group activities and treats along the way.
Get Set runs from Week 1 to Week 6 of Semester 1 and 2.
How to join
Get Set is for new students in the first Semester at UQ. Undergraduate, Postgraduate (coursework), mature-aged, transferring from another university, on an exchange, or coming straight from high school.
Registrations for Get Set are now open for students commencing at UQ in Semester 2, 2025, and will close on Friday 1 August. Don't miss out on your chance to receive a mentor in your first Semester at UQ. Register today.
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-netMentor testimonials
“My favourite part is when students come back each week with stories of how the topics discussed from the previous week have really helped them, and that they are looking forward to the weekly catchups because they have found them very valuable to their uni experience.”
Kayla, Bachelor of Science
"This program has helped me learn and develop leadership skills and allowed me to share my experiences over my 18 months in UQ. I was able to help my group of students through the initial weeks of their course regarding how things work and what to expect in the biotechnology program.”
Ajit, Master of Biotechnology
“I not only made a lot of friends and memories, but I also got to make the most out of my time in UQ by helping students, volunteering and enhancing my social skills.”
Hanna, Bachelor of Journalism
Help new students and develop your skills by becoming a mentor
As a peer mentor, you’ll support new students transition to life at UQ and their studies by organising group meet ups and connecting online. By sharing your experience, answering questions and creating opportunities for your group to connect; you’ll be helping students navigate their first semester at UQ.
You’ll lead a group of new students, matched to you based on study area, from Week 1 to Week 6 of semester.
What you'll gain from being a peer mentor
Enhance your employability with exclusive access to professional development opportunities & training to develop your leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
Recognition by UQ for your role as a peer leader – Certificate of Service and Digital Enrichment Badge for your resume that recognises your formal employability skill development (leadership, communication, organisation, teamwork, citizenship).
Invitation to our annual Volunteering and Mentoring Thank You event where your efforts will be celebrated.
Giveaways – tote bags, shirts, lanyards, snacks, vouchers (to name a few).
What we're looking for in a mentor
A proactive and positive attitude.
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.
What you'll need to be a mentor
Be a currently enrolled student who has completed at least one semester.
Minimum GPA of 5.0
Be available for a minimum of 2 hours per week from Week 1 to Week 6 of Semester.
Complete the half-day training.
How to apply
For the upcoming Semester 2 2025, mentor recuritment has now closed for most study disciplines. You can express your interest to join the mentor community here, and will be first to know about the next mentor intake.
If you are enrolled in the in the following areas; Dentistry, Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Counselling, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pharmacy, Psychology and Public Health, please visit here for program details or contact the team via student-experience@hmbs.uq.edu.au.