UniMentor
What is UniMentor?
Our UniMentor Program connects new students with second year and above students who provide guidance, support, and advice on navigating university life.
The program runs through a dedicated mentoring app, making it easy to stay connected and access resources.
Register to become a UniMentor
Why be a mentor?
Our mentors are passionate about assisting new students and play an important role in supporting their transition and welcoming them to the UWA community.
The benefits of becoming a mentor include:
- Helping others by sharing your experiences
- Meeting new people
- Developing communication and leadership skills
- Opportunities to participate in events and workshops
- Adding experience to your CV with formal volunteer hours
Eligibility and training
- Have completed your first year of study (48 points) in an undergraduate or postgraduate course or have completed 24 points in your PhD studies.
- Be on 'Good Standing' status for your course
- Have availability to meet up with mentees and provide responsive support for 7 weeks (on average up to 2 hours per week)
- Be confident in initiating conversations and providing mentees with information about UWA’s services
- Act as a role model and ambassador for UWA and the UniMentor Program
- Be confident with technology as the program is delivered through the UWA mentoring app
- Attend all required in-person training sessions (2 hours) and complete online modules (2 hours)
Applications and timeline
- Applications open in October for Semester 1 and April for Semester 2 each year
- All eligible students will receive an email to their UWA student email address when applications open — keep an eye on your inbox!
- If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend one of the mandatory training sessions
- Once all training is completed, you will be invited to become a UniMentor and matched with new students via our mentoring app by O-Week
- Mentors and mentees will be encouraged to attend in-person meet up events and regularly connect online up until Week 6
Matching with a UniMentor
Students who are new to UWA are encouraged to join the UniMentor Program where you will be matched with a mentor based on your course and level of study. UWA offers group mentoring where you will be placed in a group with up to ten other students and your mentor, so you have the chance to meet lots of new people.
UniMentors cannot provide academic support but can direct you to specialised programs through the Academic Skills Centre if you need assistance in this area.
Why should you join the UniMentor Program?
- Meet new people who can relate to your experience – there are no silly questions!
- Get help with settling into university life, like where to get the best coffee and the best study spots
- Find out about UWA clubs, events, and activities to enjoy beyond your studies
- Feel more confident heading into your next semester of study
