International Student Centre
Peer Support Program

The International Student Centre runs an Orientation Program for all new international students prior to the beginning of each semester. This program provides students with information on settling into Adelaide and the University of Adelaide, and assists them in completing their academic preparation.

The Orientation Program provides a great opportunity for students to meet other new international students, returning international, as well as Australian students, and to familiarise themselves with the University and its facilities. Family members are also welcome to attend.

We value highly the contribution our Peer Support Mentors make to Orientation. Peer Support Mentors form an integral part of helping new students settle into their life and studies in Adelaide. Each year more than 400 current students apply for 60 positions as peer mentors. Rewards for participation are largely intrinsic, however our evaluations of the program suggest participants gain a lot from the training, friendships formed and leadership opportunities involved.

The International Student Centre recruits participants for the Peer Support Program around the middle of each semester. It is a requirement of the program that participants be currently enrolled students at the University. If you are a current student and are interested in becoming a Peer Support Mentor, watch out for a bi-annual 'Call for ISC Peer Support Mentors' through your student email account.