There’s a lot to adjust to when you start university. It may be your first time away from home or in a new city, 5000km from your friends and family. Fortunately, as a Swinburne student, you can access Peer Mentors online through your disciplined-based Learning Communities.

What is a Peer Mentor?

Swinburne’s volunteer Peer Mentors are middle year students. They act as a supportive guide who shares personal insights and experiences to help first-year students navigate university life and settle in. Peer Mentors offer encouragement, foster connections, and refer students to support services to help them excel and enhance their student experience.  

Have more questions? Email the Peer Mentoring team at peermentoring@swin.edu.au

How to get a Peer Mentor?

Choose your preferred Peer Mentor through the ‘Learning Supporters’ tab in your Learning Community on the Vygo platform, and reach out for a chat via direct message. 

Sign up through Vygo