Year 10 and 11 students from Dubbo College (South and Delroy), Dubbo Christian College and Gilgandra High School yesterday, and Forbes High School today, were told at Dubbo Senior College about the benefits of attending university by 36 volunteers from USYD and its Law Society.

They engaged in fun activities and skills sessions with their mentors, and were able to discuss and receive information about student support, scholarships and pathways to university.

Co-ordinator of school and regional projects with USYD Sophie Partridge said the visit, part of USYD's Compass program, aimed to meet the financial, geographical and educational challenges faced in regional NSW to access further education.

With less than 10 per cent of Dubbo's population equipped with an university qualification compared to more than 25 per cent in the rest of NSW, Ms Partridge said the program focuses on helping students from traditionally under-represented backgrounds participate in higher education.

"We are aware of the benefits that a university education can provide; greater career opportunities, earning potential and job satisfaction," Ms Partridge said.

"Student volunteer mentors are best placed to inform students about how to decide what path to take, how to get in and what university is like once they arrive to help them make a decision that is right for them," she said.

Being the fourth time the program has come to Dubbo, she said she has seen students start to think more about making the move to attend university.

As well as being mentored, students engaged in a skills and goal setting exercise, which could be applied across life in TAFE, a job or at university.

Students also participated in drama games and ultimate Frisbee, which Ms Partridge said gave "them a sense of the different enriching activities available at university, beyond learning in their courses".