{"id":29372,"date":"2025-10-13T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T02:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=29372"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:00:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T02:00:15","slug":"become-a-mentor-in-the-new-to-curtin-program","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/become-a-mentor-in-the-new-to-curtin-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Mentor in the New to Curtin Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reading time: 2 minutes<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/experience\/mentoring\/new-to-curtin\/become-mentor\/\">New to Curtin Mentor Program<\/a> is now recruiting mentors for Semester 1, 2026! This is your chance to support new students as they transition into university life and build your own leadership and communication skills along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a mentor, you\u2019ll be matched with students in a similar area of study and play an important role in helping them settle in, connect with Curtin, and feel a sense of belonging. The program runs for a semester, with the first five weeks being the most important as you provide proactive guidance and support. You\u2019ll also have the chance to join events and activities throughout the semester, creating meaningful experiences for both you and your mentees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you will receive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development of leadership, communication and management skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience that adds value to your CV and future career opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A chance to expand your Curtin network and be part of a vibrant student community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal satisfaction from helping new students succeed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you will need to do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support and communicate proactively with your mentees during the first 5 weeks of semester<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be available to participate in mentor training and group interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in New to Curtin events where possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be committed, approachable, and ready to make a difference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Applications close:<\/strong> Sunday, 30 November 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group interviews:<\/strong> Tuesday 20 January or Wednesday 21 January 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compulsory training:<\/strong> Tuesday 27 January 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergraduate and postgraduate students at the Bentley campus who have completed at least one semester or 100 credits by the end of Semester 2, 2025, are eligible. You\u2019ll need to be in good academic standing, willing to help others, and have strong communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your application through <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/index.php?s=surveys&amp;mode=form&amp;tab_key=edit&amp;survey_id=e70f61dfaf696e8aaafc0f851a3767bc&amp;stubid=3eb3f5240f2e721b95aea3e2c555615a&amp;ss=&amp;signin_tab=0\">UniHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Support new students as they settle into Curtin and grow your own leadership skills along the way. 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