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At One Degree, we don’t force students to join our programme. But for those who are selected and commit to our mentoring sessions, maximum participation leads to maximum results!

Our sessions are designed to be inspiring, engaging, and impactful. By joining, you’ll benefit both academically and personally—so long as you show up, work hard, and embrace the experience!

Here’s what we’re looking for in a One Degree student:

  • Commitment to attending the full programme
  • Respect for our volunteers, your peers, and yourself
  • Openness to trying new things and approaches
  • Ambition to improve your situation

Important Note: We’re not looking for students with perfect grades—we’re looking for those with big aspirations and a drive to succeed.

STEP 1

  1. Get your school involved if they are not already aware that you are applying to One Degree.
  2. Create your One Degree mentoring account here.

Please note: Your mentoring account will not be fully active straight away. It will only be fully activated once you have completed all of the required application steps, completed your interview, and been accepted onto One Degree.

We recommend registering using your personal email address rather than a school email address, as some school networks may block external emails. Using a personal email also means you can stay in contact with One Degree after you leave school.

STEP 2

Once you have created your One Degree mentoring account, you will be asked to:

  1. Enrol in the NEW STUDENT application, survey and interview process.
  2. Follow all of the steps and instructions provided.

You must complete all parts of this process to be considered for a place on One Degree.

STEP 3

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to:

  1. Register your interest to become a One Degree student.
    • Applying does not guarantee that you will be accepted onto One Degree.
    • Tips for completing your application can be found here.
  2. Choose your learning preferences.
    • This helps us understand the type of support you are looking for and what you may need from One Degree.
  3. Book your introduction video call.
    • During this call, we will discuss how One Degree works, how to make the best use of the programme and what happens next.
    • A parent or guardian can join the call if you would prefer.
    • You will need to join the call using a laptop or similar device, as phones are not suitable for One Degree mentoring.

What happens next?

Once you have completed the application, survey and interview process, One Degree will review your application and let you know whether you have been accepted.

If you are accepted, your One Degree mentoring account can then be fully activated once all required steps have been completed.

You can also read our tips for completing your One Degree student application here.

Once you One Degree account has been approved and is fully active:

After your interview, and if you have been accepted onto One Degree, you can then do the following:

  1. Upload a profile photo of yourself on the One Degree online platform.
  2. Book your first 1-on-1 mentoring session.
  3. Make use of live streams, on-demand online resources, online courses and networking opportunities.

Top tips for your 1-on-1 mentoring sessions

  1. You can book a maximum of 1 x 30 minute mentor session per day up to a maximum of 50 sessions per year or less if demand is high and availability is low – You can book a mentor based on subject, your availability or a specific mentor’s availability.
  2. After booking a session, message your mentor to introduce yourself. You can also send any questions you want to focus on to your mentor before your session.
  3. Prepare the questions and help you need.
  4. Look for subjects, topics and questions you need help with.
  5. Practice what you have learnt and book more mentor sessions.

Steps to get a One Degree programme certificate

  1. Upload a profile photo of yourself on the One Degree online platform.
  2. Complete your pre-programme preferences survey (will be sent to you).
  3. Complete your pre-programme personal development survey (will be sent to you).
  4. Book a minimum of five 1-on-1 mentor sessions. You can book as many sessions as you like, but to get a certificate you need to have completed 5 sessions.
  5. Complete the One Degree annual online course.
  6. Complete your post-programme personal development survey.
  7. Complete OD annual awards survey.
  8. Complete OD annual mentoring feedback survey.

Remember, you will get out as much as you put in! Mentors are available for personal development chats, academic support and career advice!