Undergraduate Peer Advisors

peer advisors in matching orange shirts pose with their hands in the air cheering

As a Peer Advisor, you’ll guide newcomers through their university journey while building your leadership skills and campus connections! Peer advisors:

  • Assist with orientation and welcome events during Welcome Week
  • Mentor first year and new transfer students, with responsibilities beginning in the summer and continuing throughout the academic year
  • Represent the School at events (including admissions)recruitment and admissions events
  • Help create an inclusive and welcoming SOE community.

Responsibilities and Activities

  • Be flexible for event participation based on your schedule!
  • Attend a virtual 1-hour training in June, and half-day in-person training during Welcome Week in August
  • Communicate with advisees virtually over the summer
  • Participate in the Dean’s Welcome and be available for on-campus responsibilities the week before classes start, with some obligations on the weekend
  • Guide and meet with advisees throughout the year (at least 4 fall and 2 spring meetings)
  • Support admissions through participation in panels, tours, and student outreach (including summer Orange Preview events)

Peer advisors must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing, and be on campus for at least the fall semester (spring abroad is permitted).

Questions?

Heather Macknik, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
hmmackni@syr.edu|315.443.4269
Heather Macknik