What is Academic Peer Advising?

Academic Peer Advising at the University of Southern Maine is a nationally recognized program! Academic Peer Advisors are advanced students who work closely with faculty and professional mentors in developing connections and opportunities for students. In addition to working with their mentors, Academic Peer Advisors participate in an intensive training program and take a 2 credit course.

"Academic Advising is a guided process of sense-making, meaning-making, and decision-making regarding educational, career, and life goals."   -Dr. Susan Campbell

Mission Statement (created by the 2004-2005 Academic Peer Advisors)

The mission of the University’s Academic Peer Advising Program is to help students identify, pursue, and reach their academic goals.  The structure of the program allows Academic Peer Advisors the unique ability to offer students insight into the common experience of university life.

Participating Departments

The departments, schools, and colleges who have worked with Academic Peer Advisors include:

Advising Services (Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston – Auburn), Athletics, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communication & Media Studies, Computer Science, Criminology, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Science and Policy, Geography and Anthropology, History, Honors Program, Linguistics, Multicultural Student Affairs, College of Nursing & Health Profession, Office of Admission, Office of Career Services, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, STRIVE U, USM at Lewiston Auburn and Women Studies.

 Peer Advisor application

You will submit your application during the Spring Semester. (You will begin peer advising during the Fall Semester). Applications are available by contacting Robin Audesse (email and phone below).

If you need additional information about becoming a Peer Advisor, please contact Robin Audesse at 780-5913, 1-800-800-4USM ext. 5913 or raudesse@usm.maine.edu.

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