Get Set Mentoring Program

Discover the Get Set Program, a key part of your University of Queensland experience dedicated to supporting you as you enter the student community. Through this program, you will build meaningful connections, gain valuable insights into university life, and learn how to connect with the exciting range of opportunities, activities, and services available during your first year and beyond.  

Join Get Set to embark on a university journey that will shape your future in remarkable ways. 

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. 

New Students

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 1, 2024 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-net

Become a Peer Mentor

Help 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 

We will be recruiting for our Semester 2 mentors in the second half of Semester 1, 2024. 

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

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