Central Mentoring Schemes

The University runs several mentoring schemes for students in addition to those offered by individual Schools and Societies.

  • This scheme is open to all new undergraduates joining the university.

    After confirming their place at St Andrews (this may be after exam results are received), new students will an receive an invitation to take part. We aim to pair new students with a current student who is studying the same subject as them.

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  • This scheme is run in partnership with the BAME Student Network. It opens each semester and all self-identifying BAME students are welcome to join.  

  • PG Peer Mentoring connects postgrads across the University of St Andrews, building community, fostering inspiration, and providing development opportunities.

    Mentees benefit from guidance and support built on the shared experiences of their peers. Mentors assume an impactful role, guiding junior postgrads while developing and evidencing their own skills in the process.

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School and Student-led Mentoring Schemes

These schemes are co-ordinated by individual Schools and Societies for their members.

  • Got Support is St Andrews’ student-led peer support network, providing 1:1 peer support to fellow students. This can be in the form of emotional support, support joining new societies, signposting to further support and more.

    We also provide free active listening training and workshops to the general student community, including societies and staff, and we are expanding the topics of the workshops this year. Throughout the year, we have mental health projects to help achieve our goal of de-stigmatising mental health in St Andrews, through creating community and raising awareness.

    Alongside general volunteers, we have two strands of specific volunteers:

    Society Buddy Scheme: At least one member of each society is a volunteer and can introduce you to the society.

    International Student Mentoring Scheme: Some of our volunteers are international students, offering support specifically to fellow international students.

    If you would like to refer yourself or someone else, have any queries or interested in volunteering, we would love to hear from you. You can contact us through the following options:

    Website: Got Support? (Peer Support)
    Email: [email protected]
    Instagram: gotsupport.sta
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gotsupport.sta

  • PALS is a mentoring scheme run by students, for students, to provide peer assisted support within the medical school. We know the jump from high school to medicine can be huge and we’re here to help you manage that transition by providing extra help regarding study skills and advice from those who have experienced it already.

    We work alongside the School of Medicine Staff to organise our mock exams and revision booklets to help you prepare. We have become an integral part of support at St. Andrews — providing academic guidance, clinical skills teaching, and our Bsc/MBChBMentor-Mentee Scheme. We’re proud to support all medical students in strengthening their academic journey!

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    Contact: [email protected]

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