Melbourne Peer Mentor Program

How will the Melbourne Peer Mentor Program (MPMP) benefit me?

As a first-year student you will be a part of the Melbourne Peer Mentor Program and matched with a group of your peers and a Peer Mentor.

During peer mentor sessions, you will have access to helpful advice, be provided with the opportunity to make new social connections and find out more about the many university services on offer.

Key benefits include: 

• Sessions are run by experienced student mentors who have been in your shoes!
• Opportunities to socialise with fellow Arts students outside the classroom. It’s a great way to meet new friends and help form study groups
• Gaining faculty-based information – get the inside word on the various events, clubs and activities hosted specifically within the Faculty of Arts
• Relevant and valuable guidance even if you have previously studied an undergraduate degree at another university or are transferring from another course within the University of Melbourne

For more information on Melbourne Peer Mentor Program, access the Student Portal and check out the  "Advising and Mentoring" link  in the navigation bar  at the top of the page.

Structure

Newly commencing undergraduate students will meet with their Peer Mentor group on a weekly basis for the first five weeks of semester, during which time the following key topics will be explored:

Week 1: Getting to know each other 

Week 2: Settling in

Week 3: Thriving at uni

Week 4: Staying on track

Week 5: Looking forward

What do I need to do to select my Melbourne Peer Mentor Program session time and group?

Shortly before the beginning of semester you will be prompted to preference a session that suits your timetable and will then be sorted into groups of your peers with similar availability.

For more information on Melbourne Peer Mentor Program, access the Student Portal and check out the  "Advising and Mentoring" link  in the navigation bar at the top of the page.