Peer Mentor (Current Students)

Peer mentors are experienced FEIT students who have completed at least one semester of study and are ready to help new students find their feet. As a mentor, you’ll be guiding a small group of up to 10 new students from Orientation Week to Week 4. You’ll support them, help them settle in, and share the tips and insights you wish you knew when you started.

Why should you join?

As a more experienced student at FEIT, becoming a peer mentor will be a rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in the lives of new students, while developing your own skills, networks, and confidence!

Become eligible for the Melbourne Plus program People Leadership digital credential. Participating in Melbourne Plus opportunities strengthens your employability and builds your life skills while you explore your interests and meet like-minded people.

What can you expect?

Responsibilities:

Take your mentees on a campus tour
Facilitate conversation among mentees
Conduct mentoring sessions
Share academic insights
Refer mentees to campus resources
Report on program updates

Benefits:

Develop leadership and communication skills
Build a strong professional network
Enhance your resume and experience
Gain personal satisfaction and fulfilment
Become eligible for the Melbourne Plus People Leadership digital credential

Eligibility and Time Commitments

Applicants must either have completed at least one semester or be currently completing their first semester in one of the listed courses, and they must also be enrolled in the same course for the upcoming semester to be eligible as a peer mentor.
- Master of Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Chemical Engineering
- Master of Civil Engineering
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering
- Master of Electrical Engineering
- Master of Energy Systems
- Master of Engineering Management
- Master of Engineering Structures
- Master of Environmental Engineering
- Master of Environmental Systems Engineering
- Master of Industrial Engineering
- Master of Information Systems
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Mechatronics Engineering
- Master of Software Engineering

	Sem 1	Sem 2	Time
Applications Open	Aug - Oct	Apr - Jun
Training	Feb	Jul	3.5 hours
Professional Development (Optional)	Feb	Jul	1 hour
Post-Training Tasks	Feb	Jul	0.5 hours
Orientation - Meet your Mentor	Feb	Jul	2.5 hours
Pre-Meeting Tasks	Feb – Mar	Jul – Aug	0.75 hours
Meeting 2- 4	Feb – Mar	Jul – Aug	3 hours
Celebration (Optional)	Mar	Aug	1 hour

We host a training session prior to Orientation week. This training is designed to help our current students become confident peer mentors. You can expect to:
- Learn more about the program
- Understand program expectations
- Become confident in facilitating conversation
- Meet fellow mentors

Hear from our former Peer Mentors

Ruchi
Master of Computer Science, Peer Mentor 2026

“I chose to become a Peer Connect mentor because I know how much easier the transition into postgraduate study can be when you have someone to turn to.

Becoming a mentor gave me the opportunity to be that person for someone else. What started as a way of giving back quickly became one of the most rewarding parts of my university experience.

I enjoyed helping students find their feet, sharing things I had learnt along the way, and most importantly, creating a space where they could connect with each other."

Momus
Master of Information Technology, Peer Mentor 2026

"I chose to become a Peer Connect Mentor because I wanted to meet new people, share my own university experiences, and help other students feel more connected to the university community.

I also saw it as a great opportunity to improve my communication and leadership skills while learning from students with different backgrounds and experiences.

The highlight of my experience was meeting and connecting with the students. I really enjoyed our catch-ups, especially seeing everyone become more comfortable, share their experiences, and build new connections with each other."