If you've been meaning to meet with an adviser, but just haven't made it into an advising office yet, advisers may be closer than you think! Since 2008, Peer Advisers have been working in the residence halls in an effort to reach out to students who might not otherwise be seen by advisers. Beginning in Autumn 2009, UAA Advising ramped up its efforts to deliver academic advising to more students in innovative and pervasive ways; the Peer Advising program has been expanded to include McMahon Hall and UAA Advising (141 Mary Gates Hall).
Peer advisers are available:
- Poplar Hall, Monday through Thursday, 2pm to 5pm
- Ian's Domain (McCarty Hall), Monday through Thursday, 2pm to 5pm, and on Wednesdays from 7pm to 8pm
- Commuter Commons (HUB), Monday through Friday, 11am to 1pm
Why might you want to see a peer adviser? Peer Advisers are uniquely qualified to offer guidance in a variety of areas, including help with course scheduling, navigating major options, preparation for professional school, recommending classes that satisfy general education requirements, and accessing a wide variety of academic resources. Peer Advisers bring a different perspective to the advising interaction, and in many cases, can provide a first-hand account of course requirements or major options. Peer Advisers receive extensive, ongoing training and generally have one or two years of experience working with students as an orientation leader, resident adviser, or other peer advising position on campus.
Peer Advisers have been very well received by your fellow students. Evaluations have shown that peer advisers are "very knowledgeable," help students "get the answers they're looking for," and are "very laid back and not stressful at all." If you haven't been to see an adviser yet, why not stop in and meet one of the UW's great Peer Advisers?
