Get Set is an essential part of the University of Queensland student experience. Our flagship peer mentoring program supports new students as they transition to their studies and life at UQ in their first semester. Our dedicated peer mentors are there to guide and support during the first 6 weeks of each Semester by connecting their groups online, organising meet ups and answering questions. You can build meaningful connections, gain valuable insights into university life, and learn how to connect with all that UQ has to offer.
Applications are now open to become a peer mentor for 2025.
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 put in a specialised mentoring program based on your study area. From there you’ll be in a group of 8-15 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 e-mail.
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 & treats along the way!
Most of Get Set runs from Week 1 to Week 6 of every semester. Some study areas however have semester-long programs.
The following degrees 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
Bachelor of Social Work Studies
Master of Counselling
How to join
Get Set is for all new students at UQ! Postgraduate, undergraduate, mature-aged, transferring from another university, on an exchange, or coming straight from high school.
Registrations for our next Get Set intake for new students will open in January 2025 for our commencing Semester 1 2025 students.
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
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. Some study areas have semester-long programs however, including School of Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work & Counselling, School of Psychology & School of Dentistry.
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 & Digital Enrichment Badge for your resume that recognises your formal employability skill development (leadership, communication, organisation, teamwork, citizenship).
Invitation to the spectacular Get Involved Gala 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
Applications are now open to be a Get Set Mentor in 2025 (starting in Semester 1).
We are seeking both undergraduate and postgraduate mentors from all discipline areas, so what are you waiting for? Apply today!