Business and Law students, sign up to get the most from your studies with our student mentors!
If you’re a Business and Law student starting your studies in Trimester 3, sign up today to join a peer mentor group.
Our groups are led by experienced student mentors invested in helping you achieve the best you can in your studies.
Also find out about the other sessions and events offered to help all Business and Law students, below.
Peer mentor program
The peer mentor program runs weekly for the first five weeks of Trimester 3. You’ll be grouped with and meet up with your mentor and a small group of new students in the same or similar degrees online or on campus.
Sign up by Friday 1 November to be able to meet your group in Week 1.
By joining the program, you will:
- gain study support and learn study techniques
- meet other students to build connections
- set yourself up for success and be inspired!
Sign up today to join a peer mentor group!
Your mentor(s) will then send an email to your Deakin account to arrange the details of your first meeting.
Drop-in session café catchups
Our drop-in sessions are open to all Business and Law students at any stage of your university journey – come along and you could win a cafe voucher!
It’s an opportunity to connect with our student mentor team leaders (and our academics who may join us), have your questions answered or simply have a chat. Feel free to attend even if you haven’t joined our 5-week program.
| Week | Date | Time | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Wednesday 6 November | 1.30–2.30pm | Burwood and Waterfront |
| Week 1 | Thursday 7 November | 1.30–2.30pm | Burwood and Waterfront |
| Week 2 | Thursday 14 November | 1.30–2.30pm | Burwood and Waterfront |
| Week 3 | Tuesday 19 November | 1.30–2.30pm | Burwood and Waterfront |
| Week 3 | Thursday 21 November | 10.30–11.30am | Burwood and Waterfront |
The locations for the sessions are:
- Burwood Campus, Building LC Level 1, Next Little Bang Cafe
- Geelong Waterfront Campus, Building D, Waterfront Pantry Cafe
Trimester 3 events
Registration open for our T3 social events: Don’t miss out as only limited spots available! All Business and Law students are welcome – New B&L students and Mentors will be selected first.
- Join the Online Trivia Night through Zoom, Thursday 14 November, 7 -8pm
- Register for the MCG tour, Tuesday 3 December, 11.30-4pm
Trimester 3 lunches
Join our on-campus T3 lunch series: come along to enjoy free food and socialise.
They will be held:
- on Burwood Campus at Building LC, Level 2 Common space by staircase/lift
- on Geelong Waterfront Campus at Building D, Level 2, Common space next to Student Central
Register for:
- Tuesday 12 November, 12 – 1pm
- Wednesday 20 November, 12.30 – 1.30pm
- Wednesday 27 November, 12.30 – 1.30pm
Study Success sessions
Join our online 30–45-minute workshops aimed at helping you succeed in your studies and beyond.
If you are a commencing Business and Law student in T3 2024, you will automatically receive details about these sessions via our weekly email. If you are not a commencing Business or Law student in T3 but would like to join, please request the Zoom details by emailing [email protected].
| Week | Date | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Wednesday 6 November | 3pm | Creating Your Timetable |
| Week 1 | Thursday 7 November | 3pm | Effective Note Taking |
| Week 2 | Monday 11 November | 3pm | WIL and Study Tours |
| Week 2 | Tuesday 12 November | 3pm | Choose Your Major |
| Week 3 | Monday 18 November | 3pm | The Successful Mind in Study, Work and Life: Growth Mindset |
| Week 3 | Thursday 21 November | 3pm | Build Your Brand |
| Week 4 | Monday 25 November | 3pm | Presenting with Impact |
| Week 6 | Wednesday 11 December | 3pm | General Exam Tips |
| Week 6 | Thursday 12 December | 3pm | Law Exam Preparation |
1:1 appointments
If you would like a 1:1 appointment to discuss your studies, you can make a time to chat with a student mentor team leader.
Contact us via phone on +61 3 924 68476 or via email at [email protected]. Appointments are available via phone, Zoom or MS Teams, or in person.