Peer Advising

Connect with Peer Advisors

The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Peer Advising Team is a student-led initiative that connects Seawolves with trained student mentors, known as Peer Advisors. They help students navigate their first year, understand academic processes, and foster a sense of belonging at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

What is Peer Advising?

As current students, Peer Advisors offer valuable insight into college life from a student's perspective. They are vital to the advising experience and work alongside Academic Advisors to support your academic success from admission to graduation. Check out how Peer Advisors differ from Academic Advisors:

Peer Advisors

Trained ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students who demystify the transition to college through first-hand experience as a student.

Academic Advisors

Full-time staff who provide academic guidance on specific academic programs.

 

Peer Advisors

Help with course registration, introduce campus resources, and navigate students through university processes.

Academic Advisors

Assist with degree planning, select courses, and track graduation progress.

 

Peer Advisors

When you need academic support and don't know where to go, need help understanding academic policies, or want a friendly check-in.

Academic Advisors

When you choose classes, change majors, or review your academic standing.

 

Peer Advisors

Support your ability thrive at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ academically, professionally, and personally.

Academic Advisors

Guide you through a degree pathway to graduation.

 

Peer Advising Resources & Services

Understand the common topics we support you through and explore our resource guides. Whether you're new, returning, or transferring, we're here to guide you through university.

Common Topics We Address

  • Understand next steps from admission to registration and beyond
  • Complete placement assessments
  • Use ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ platforms such as Navigate360, Blackboard, Degreeworks, and UAOnline
  • Plan and register for classes
  • Get involved with student organizations
  • Find on-campus resources and support programs
  • Navigate first-year challenges and motivation
  • And more!

Helpful How-To College Guides

Browse through our resource guides on how to use Schedule Planner to register for classes, DegreeWorks to check your degree progress, and Navigate360 to schedule appointments with Peer Advisors.

Schedule Planner
Degree Works
Navigate360

 

Download the Navigate360 app or use the browser version to schedule and track your advising appointments! Search "Navigate Student" on your app store or use the links below.

Meet the Peer Advising Team

Aidan Jackson

ajackson18@alaska.edu

  • Aidan's Drop-In Availability

    Meet me in the Learning Commons on the ground floor of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½/APU Consortium Library or on Zoom

    Tue, Thu: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    Wed, Fri: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

     

  • Learn more about Aidan
    Heyo! I'm a fourth-year English major with a minor in Creative Writing and an OEC in Professional Writing. I also love anything horror and write screenplays!

 

Jade Phelps

jophelps@alaska.edu

  • Jade's Drop-In Availability

    Meet me in the Learning Commons on the ground floor of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½/APU Consortium Library or on Zoom

    Mon, Fri: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Tue, Thu: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

     

  • Learn more about Jade
    Hi! I’m a third-year Psychology student hoping to pursue a career in counseling or clinical psychology. I love getting outside, going thrifting, and chatting with friends! :)

Join the Team!

Eager to support your peers through the transition to college while fostering a sense of belonging? Become a Peer Advisor today and work year-round to help students thrive at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½!

Community Campus Advising

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