Mentor a student
Transform a UNSW student’s life and build your leadership skills by becoming an alumni mentor today.
Career Discovery Mentoring Program
Mentoring has the transformative power to shape a student’s life for the better and this is your chance to make further impact in a student’s journey to employment. Mentors have a rewarding opportunity to further develop skills, reflect on career progression, achievements, and engage with the UNSW community.
Program details
Dates: Term 1: 3 March - 9 April. Application deadline is 21 February.
Commitment: 5 hours of your time over 6 weeks.
Delivery: Flexible, online or in-person.
Eligibility requirements: Minimum 2 years of professional experience.
Recognition: Receive certification in the form of a UNSW-certified digital badge which can be added to your LinkedIn profile.
Year 10 Gateway Program
Help Year 10 students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and schools learn about the benefits of attending university by becoming a Gateway mentor.
You’ll help high school students explore university life by offering insights into UNSW degree options and career pathways. By becoming a Gateway mentor, you play a vital role in guiding students towards early admission to UNSW through the Gateway Admission Pathway.
Program details
Dates: Numerous dates available between 24 Feb 2025 – 4 April 2025. This program runs once a year.
Commitment: Two hours on one day. Participants can choose to volunteer for 1 or more days, depending on your preference.
Delivery: In-person, UNSW Kensington campus.
Eligibility requirements: Minimum two years of professional experience.
Other opportunities
UNSW Business School Mentoring Program
Guide UNSW Business School students as they refine their career goals and take the next step in their professional journey.
This 8-week program brings together Business and AGSM alumni with students in small 1:3 group settings, offering career-focused streams like Financial Services, Consulting, Technology, and Women in Business.
Program details
Dates: Term 2: 2 June to 25 July 2025. Applications open early-April 2025.
Commitment: Minimum of 5 hours with one mentee over the course of 8 weeks.
Delivery: Flexible; online or in-person.
Eligibility requirements: Mentors must be UNSW Business School and/or AGSM graduates must have at least five years of professional business experience.
Student mentoring
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Joining mentoring platforms such as Alumni Connect or CDMP provides you with the opportunity to expand your network and skills, reconnect with the UNSW community, and help develop the next generation of talent. As a mentor, you can:
- make a meaningful difference to someone else’s personal and professional growth
- enhance your leadership and communication skills
- reflect on your career and personal aspirations
- identify future talent for your organisation.
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Yes! International based alumni mentors are encouraged to complete their mentoring meetings via their preferred online platform.