{"id":32277,"date":"2026-10-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=32277"},"modified":"2026-09-29T09:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T01:51:14","slug":"become-a-new-to-curtin-mentor-for-semester-1-2027","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/become-a-new-to-curtin-mentor-for-semester-1-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a New to Curtin Mentor for Semester 1, 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Reading time: 2 minutes<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to make a real difference to a new student&#8217;s Curtin experience while building your own leadership skills?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are now open for the <strong>New to Curtin Mentor Program<\/strong> for Semester 1, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a mentor, you&#8217;ll help new students feel welcome, connected and confident as they start their university journey. You&#8217;ll be matched with students from a similar study area and provide guidance, encouragement and practical advice during their first few weeks at Curtin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>first five weeks of semester<\/strong> are the most important, giving you the opportunity to help your mentees navigate university life, discover support services, make connections and settle into their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why become a mentor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop leadership, communication and mentoring skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain experience that looks great on your resume and LinkedIn profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand your network and connect with students from across Curtin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost your confidence and make a positive impact on the Curtin community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help new students feel like they belong from day one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s involved?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a mentor, you&#8217;ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect regularly with your mentees throughout their first five weeks at Curtin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend mentor training and program briefings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share helpful advice, resources and support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in New to Curtin activities and events where possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a friendly, approachable point of contact for new students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View the full list of expectations via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/experience\/mentoring\/new-to-curtin\/become-mentor\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/experience\/mentoring\/new-to-curtin\/become-mentor\/\">New to Curtin Mentor webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can apply if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a currently enrolled student who has completed at least one semester (100 credits) in the area you wish to mentor for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a proactive and positive attitude with a commitment to lifelong learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a good communicator and able to relate to new students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be confident, willing and able to assist others without compromising your own academic studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be reliable, trustworthy and able to maintain appropriate boundaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications close: <strong>Sunday 29 November 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group interviews: <strong>Tuesday 19 January 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful mentors notified by: <strong>Friday 22 January 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compulsory mentor training: <strong>Wednesday 27 January 2027<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to get involved?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help shape a new student&#8217;s Curtin experience while growing your own skills and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/index.php?s=surveys&amp;mode=form&amp;tab_key=edit&amp;survey_id=08b23df8c7522cb9e4240f3b41f8ce59&amp;stubid=cfe338d8ee6d2c3c1d8b8b62c40b75c8&amp;ss=&amp;signin_tab=0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/unihub.curtin.edu.au\/students\/index.php?s=surveys&amp;mode=form&amp;tab_key=edit&amp;survey_id=08b23df8c7522cb9e4240f3b41f8ce59&amp;stubid=cfe338d8ee6d2c3c1d8b8b62c40b75c8&amp;ss=&amp;signin_tab=0\">Apply now via UniHub.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Help new students thrive while building your leadership skills, confidence and professional experience through Curtin&#8217;s New to Curtin Mentor Program. | Reading time: 2 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