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Your Academic Mentor

The academic mentoring system is available for all students on taught programmes delivered by the University. Your Academic Mentor is here to support you throughout your studies. 

 

Your academic mentor will be a member of staff from your subject area (or one of your areas if you are a combined honours student) and will be assigned when you start at Keele. They are here to help you throughout your time with us and should be your first point of contact if you have any concerns about your studies.

If you need support for university life outside of your studies or are going through something that is impacting your studies, you can find additional support through Student Services.

You should expect to have four meetings with your academic mentor in each year of your studies. It is important you take up the offer of these mentoring meetings. Remember, the more your academic mentor understands your academic goals and your progress, the more they can support you to get the most from your time at Keele. They can even support you beyond your studies through writing a reference for you when you leave. 

Working in partnership

Your Academic Mentor works in partnership with the Student Experience and Support Officer (SESO) within your school to provide the most appropriate support for you. For any queries or concerns you may have about your studies, your Academic Mentor is your key contact, but if you are struggling with aspects of life outside of your course, whether that be managing your finances, your mental health and wellbeing, or disability support and inclusion, you should get in touch with your SESO, who can then refer you on to specialist teams within Student Services or elsewhere in the University to ensure you are getting the support you need. 

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