Peer mentoring - Engineering
Connect, grow and thrive with the support of faculty-specific peer mentoring programs designed to enhance your university experience.
Building confidence and connections with peer mentoring in engineering
From your first project to final year designs, our Engineering peer mentoring programs are here to support your academic and personal growth. Connect with peers who can share insights and advice to help you make the most of your engineering studies.
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Available programs
Bioinformatics Society Peer Mentoring Program
Bioinformatics Society
Peer Mentoring Program
The BINFSOC Peer Mentoring Program connects students interested in or studying Bioinformatics (either in the Engineering or Science streams, or as an elective) with more experienced mentors.
Given the small cohort of Bioinformatics students, the program aims to foster connections between individuals pursuing similar degrees. The goal is to provide support and make the experience enjoyable with weekly mentoring sessions. In addition, BINFSOC will organise social events to bring together all mentor groups.
Contact
For mentor and mentee applications, contact peermentoring@unswbinfsoc.com.
CEVBuddy Civil and Environmental Engineering Society Peer Mentoring Program
CEVBuddy Civil and Environmental Engineering
Society Peer Mentoring Program
CEVBuddy is a mentoring program designed to help first-year students transition into university life by pairing them with experienced student mentors. The program offers structured support through weekly checkpoints, group events and occasional one-on-one meetups with mentors.
Contact
For mentor and mentee applications, contact development@cevsoc.com.
Computer Science and Engineering (CSESoc) Peer Mentoring Program
Computer Science and Engineering (CSESoc) Peer Mentoring Program
The CSESoc peer mentoring program, run by the CSESoc Student Network, is designed to support your transition into life at CSE and UNSW, making the university experience more manageable.
The program aims to help new students build connections with fellow first-year students and peer mentors in a relaxed environment. Events include bonding games, parties, workshops, beginner coding competitions and more. Mentors will also meet with you throughout the term for catch-ups, offering support and advice if needed.
Contact
For mentor and mentee applications, contact socials@csesoc.org.au.
Electrical Engineering Society Peer Mentoring Program
Electrical Engineering Society
Peer Mentoring Program
ELSOC peer mentoring connects students in the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications (EET), helping build lasting friendships and memories while supporting professional development on the path to becoming electrical and telecommunication engineers.
Mentees can expect valuable advice on succeeding in courses, building new friendships and navigating the transition to UNSW. Incoming students are grouped with an experienced mentor and fellow mentees, participating in a week-by-week program. Additionally, mentees will have access to exclusive advice and activities directly from the School of EET.
Contact
For mentor and mentee applications, contact humanresources@elsoc.net.
Engineering Society Peer Mentoring Program
Engineering Society
Peer Mentoring Program
The UNSW Engineering Society Peer Mentoring Program is designed to help first-year engineering students transition from high school to university by providing a supportive network and fostering lasting friendships.
The program offers opportunities for students to explore both social and professional pathways within the engineering community.
First-year undergraduate engineering students are grouped and connected with experienced mentors. The program includes weekly mentor-led bonding sessions and events organised by the UNSW Engineering Society. These events aim to help students connect, receive advice from experienced peers and gain insights into networking opportunities within the engineering field.
This program is highly recommended for all new engineering students, as it establishes a valuable support network to navigate university life and shape their future careers.
Contact
For mentor and mentee applications, contact programs@unswengsoc.com.
Women in Engineering Protege Program
Women in Engineering Protege Program
The Protégé Program is a mentoring initiative run by the Women in Engineering Society to help first-year female-identifying students settle into uni and start their engineering journey with confidence.
Mentees are placed in small groups and matched with mentors who can share advice on classes, campus life and opportunities at UNSW. Throughout the term, program-wide checkpoints will be held to facilitate socialisation among participants. Additionally, regular mentor meet-ups are encouraged, with weekly guided topics to spark conversations.
Contact
For mentor and mentee applications, contact vicepresidentprograms@wiesoc.com.
Why join peer mentoring?
Joining a peer mentoring program offers a unique opportunity to expand your network and develop key skills that foster both personal and professional growth. As a mentee, you'll receive guidance from a senior student (mentor) to help you navigate university life with confidence. As a mentor, your support will empower new students to thrive academically and socially, while you build valuable skills. These include leadership, communication, and problem-solving that will enhance your employability and set you apart in the future.
Have a question?
Contact the Peer Mentoring team for any questions about our Peer Support Mentoring Program.