How do UniMentors assist new students?
UniMentors are required to regularly contact their assigned mentees (new students to UniSA) throughout their first study period to see how everything is going and if they have any questions. UniMentors may be in contact with their mentees via email, through regular meetings or at Orientation & other social events & activities throughout the study period.
Why be a UniMentor?
- practice and improve your leadership and communication skills
- receive comprehensive training & support from the coordinators throughout the program
- build a global network of friends,
- receive an exclusive UniMentor t-shirt
- receive a certificate in recognition of successful completion of the training as well as being recognised for one program under the Leadership and Enterprise pillar of the UniSA+ program
- receive a recommendation to your LinkedIn profile
- access to professional development opportunities
- receive an invitation to a recognition & celebration event
What does it involve?
- Completion of online training module and a face-face training session
- A time commitment of up to 1 hr per week
Who can apply?
Any current UniSA students who:
- Have completed 1 year's study (undergrad)* or 6 months (postgrad)
- Understand the challenges of being a new student
- Can demonstrate good communication skills and empathy
*UniSA College students must have successfully completed 8 courses with the College
How do you apply?
Applications for 2021 will open later in the year.
If you have any questions about the UniMentor program, please contact unisamentors@unisa.edu.au.
