Every new first-year undergraduate student at the University of Bath is assigned a Peer Mentor, who is there to help them settle into university life throughout their first year. Peer Mentors are current students, who have completed their first year, in either the same, or a similar course, and are able to provide support, through signposting to relevant services. As well as sharing personal experiences, they can connect you with opportunities and guidance on aspects both connected to your studies, as well as life outside of the course.

As a first year student, you will meet your mentor within the first 2 weeks of arriving at University. They are a friendly face with the first year experience, to help you make the most of your time at Bath, and support you with any concerns you may have.

Your mentor is a relatable connection for you, to help you find support services, give you informal advice, and help you navigate your way around campus and the city, sharing their own experiences along the way. They will tell you more about the department and will be a constant support throughout your first year. All Peer Mentors have been trained, and are supported, by The SU (our Students’ Union) and your department.

Your Peer Mentor will get in touch with you at the start of the year. You can also meet them at a departmental social during Welcome Week or Week 1.

If you are studying towards a Postgraduate Taught (PGT) degree, there is an optional Buddy scheme available to you. The PGT Buddy scheme is an opportunity to connect with fellow PGT students, within your course but also across all faculties, to share your journey with, and make friends.

The PGT Buddy Scheme is a great opportunity to connect with students who are both UK based and also international, allowing you a chance to ask questions, find individuals who share a similar background to you, and share your studying experiences together. You will meet your fellow Buddies within the first week of arriving at the University.

A Doctoral Peer Mentor is a current doctoral researcher at the University of Bath who has the knowledge and experience of starting doctoral studies at Bath. A Doctoral Peer Mentor will support you with the step up to doctoral studies, help you settle into life at Bath and be a point of contact throughout the first three months of your course.

If you are a new doctoral researcher, studying on a PhD programme or DBA, then you will have access to a doctoral peer mentor network through the Doctoral College Peer Mentor Network scheme, which is run in collaboration with The Students’ Union.

If you're a first-year doctoral research student who would like to engage with the scheme simply contact the Doctoral Engagement Manager by emailing doctoralengagement@bath.ac.uk or find out more about Doctoral Peer mentoring on The SU website.

You'll also be able to meet other postgraduate students at events organised by The SU. Find out more about the support and events available for postgraduate students on The SU website.