MATES@UWS

What is MATES@ UWS

MATES@UWS is a mentoring program for new students. MATES@UWS stands for Mentoring and Transition Equals Success at UWS.

MATES@UWS provides first year students with an opportunity to connect with other new students and mentors in later years of study. This helps new students make friends, network with other students and gain knowledge and skills to settle into life at university.

The program runs for the first six weeks of each teaching session.

Where is MATES held?

MATES runs on all UWS campuses. Meeting times are flexible, with a convenient time arranged between the mentor and mentee. Students in the program can collect free beverage vouchers from their campus Welfare Officer to use during mentor meetings.

How do I get involved?

Step 1: Join the MATES@UWS community

As part of the MATES@UWS community you will connect with other UWS students via the MATES@UWS Facebook group, weekly emails and competitions, online forums and MATES events. You can ask MATES@UWS mentors questions and connect with other first year students and share you experiences.

• Sign up as a mentor
• Sign up as a new student/mentee

Step 2: Join a Mentor group

Once you are part of the MATES@UWS community you can choose to join a mentor group that meets weekly on your campus. Mentor groups are led by mentors who are trained student volunteers in later years of study.
Mentor groups give you the opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences with other first year students and learn about UWS services and campuses in a relaxed informal environment. MATES@UWS will provide drink vouchers, sweet treats and useful information to get the discussion flowing. 
Outside of weekly catch-ups you can communicate with your mentor via phone and email.

Contact us

For more information about the MATES@UWS program please send an email to mates@uws.edu.au (from your UWS student email account)