Orientation Week Peer Mentees

20 February 2025

Welcome to Orientation Week! Designed to help students transition smoothly into university life, it's a week filled with excitement, new experiences, and opportunities to make lasting connections.

In addition to Orientation Week, faculty-specific Peer Mentors play a vital role guiding first-year undergraduate students through the early stages of university. Peer Mentors are available to help you navigate this new environment, offering their experiences and advice to ensure a strong start to the university journey.

Ready to get started? Find out more about the Peer Mentoring program and fill out your mentee profile today!

Here are some of the things Peer Mentors might be able to help with:

Orientation Week events: 

• A rundown of events, including Faculty welcome sessions, social activities, campus tours, and core events.
• Encourage students to participate in as many events as possible to meet new people and get acquainted with the university.

Campus layout and facilities:

• Location of key buildings: libraries, lecture halls, student services, cafes, and study areas.
• How to navigate between buildings and labeling of rooms.

Academic resources:

• Importance of attending Faculty sessions.
• Core events: Future Ready, Go Global, and Graduate Industry Evening.

Student support services:

• Overview of student services such as counseling, career advice, academic support, and student clubs.
• How to reach out for help when feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or in need of advice.

Student social life:

• Clubs, societies, and activities that students can join to find like-minded people.
• Local coffee spots, hangout areas, and places to relax around campus.

Health and safety:

• Where the health center is located and the procedure for getting medical help.
• Emergency procedures and who to contact for campus security.

Making new friends:

• Suggest ways to approach people in social settings, join group activities, and use Orientation as an opportunity to meet others.

Using technology:

• How to download and use the student app, student events, digital wayfinding, access online learning platforms, and social media and student newsletter for communication and updates.

Personal insights:

• Our Peer Mentors often share their own experiences during orientation week to help new students settle in and gain valuable insight from experienced students.

Remember, our Peer Mentors are here to be guides, friends, and sources of support. Their efforts can help first-year students feel welcomed and confident as they embark on their university journey.

Don’t forget to visit the Peer Mentoring Booth at your campus location: