The role of a Student Mentor
First-year students are connected with experienced Student Mentors studying the same or similar courses. Mentors provide beneficial information and support to help with the adjustment to university life. Mentors are second-year, final-year or postgraduate students who have already been through their first year at NTU and so can provide relatable and relevant guidance.
Becoming a Student Mentor
Being a Student Mentor is a flexible, paid role that will develop your networking and leadership skills and make you stand out.
As a Student Mentor, you will support first-year students to build their connections, signpost them to valuable career opportunities and help them to develop a strong support network across NTU's student community.
Applications for 2026–27 are now closed, but you can register your interest to become a Student Mentor next year.
Hear from current Student Mentors
Hear first-hand experience from Student Mentors about their role and what the experience has given them.
Frequently asked questions
- It is a paid opportunity with flexible hours that fit around your studies, social life and other commitments
- It looks great on your CV, boosting employability with skills such as leadership, time management, problem solving, communication, event management, active listening and teamwork
- It is an excellent opportunity to build connections with a range of academics and professional services staff
- It is an opportunity to give something back by supporting first-year students with their transition to university
- It is recognised on The Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR): includes details of your degree classification, exam results, modules taken, and verified extra-curricular activities;
- It can be included in your work towards the NTU Award.
Our Student Mentoring Officers you met during your training are on hand to offer any support you might need with your role. Visit the Student Mentor toolbox in the 'Files' section of your Student Mentor Community MS Teams site, for further information about how you can make the most of your role and to find out who your Student Mentoring Officer and Project Lead is.
Support for first year students
Your role as a Student Mentor is to help to create a sense of community and belonging on your course and signpost first-year students to any support they might need throughout the academic year. There is extensive advice on the student services website.
If the person you are concerned about requires immediate support for mental or physical health issues, then, depending on the urgency, please advise them to see a GP, visit a local NHS Urgent Care Centre, call 111, visit Accident and Emergency, or call an ambulance using 999.
Your role as a Respect Ambassador
As you know, a very important part of the Student Mentor role is to be a Respect Ambassador.
This means:
- Acting as a role model and promoting the behaviours outlined in the Respect video.
- Providing assistance to students, for example signposting them to services supporting Respect at NTU.
- Helping to recognise and respond to disrespectful behaviour.
Find out more about NTU’s Respect policy.
Student Mentors have been chosen to help you to settle into life at NTU and to encourage you to take part in the many opportunities available to you through your academic school, the University and the Students’ Union (NTSU). They will share their experiences of being a first-year student, provide peer-to-peer support, and point you towards the right university departments so that you have everything you need to be able to succeed at university.
If you’re not sure who your Student Mentor is and would like to get in touch please email the CERT Team, or head over to your student dashboard.
You can also contact the Student Mentor community via your First-Year Community site on MS Teams.
If you’re not sure who your Student Mentor is and you would like to get in touch please email the CERT Team, or head over to your student dashboard. You can also ask your course leader for their details.
Additionally, you can contact the Student Mentor community via your First-Year Community site on MS Teams.
Student Mentors are there to help you to settle in and make the most of your first year at NTU. They have been through their first year already so can answer questions, provide support and guidance, or even just be a friendly person to speak to about being a student at NTU. Whether you want to speak about your academic studies or student life beyond that, Mentors can help to connect you with opportunities and support.