The Mentor Scheme assists you to:

• settle into the university environment
• be more confident as a student
• access the resources you need

The Scheme introduces new students (Mentees) to experienced students (Mentors) during the first week of University.

Who are the Mentors?

A Mentor is someone who:

• has been a successful first year student and has volunteered to assist new students through their first weeks at university;
• has been trained, and is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to answer questions or refer mentees to people who do have the answers.

A Mentor will not:

• write your essays or do your coursework
• have answers to every question
• be available 24 hours a day
• offer to be your counsellor.

How do I get a Mentor?

• Contact the Mentor Co-ordinator Jane Rienks or
• Alternatively you can contact some mentors directly. Click here to see who a list of Faculty Mentors.
• Your mentor will contact you in the first week of University. If you have not heard from your mentor, contact the Faculty Mentor Co-ordinator.

Mentees' Comments about the Scheme

My mentor

• "Showed me where to get resources."
• "Helped with understanding what was going on, what things meant."
• "Helped me with my time-table which was invaluable, I didn't know where to start!"
• "Made me feel more familiar and comfortable with the campus."