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Peer Advisors

“Empowerment through Leadership”

What is a Peer Advisor?

Peer Advisors are undergrad students that partner with a faculty member to teach a UNIV 100- ‘Introduction to Mason’ course as a junior instructor! Help first-year students get adjusted to Mason while earning valuable experience in a paid position. As an instructor, mentor, leader, and advocate – Peer Advisors (PA) will help students successfully reach personal goals to have the best college experience possible.

Are you eligible to be a Peer Advisor?

  • Be an undergraduate student enrolled at George Mason University during the upcoming Fall semester.
  • Maintain a 2.5 cumulative & semester GPA.   
  • Remain in good standing in relation to the Code of Student Conduct at George Mason University
  • Attend a virtual or in-person 30 min information session (instructions for registration below).
  • Complete an application.
  • Submit one reference (coworker, supervisor, instructor/professor, inside or outside of George Mason that is familiar with your work ethic.)
  • Cannot work more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment combine (PA is 5 hours per week). Resident Advisors (RAs) are not eligible.

Register for an Information Session!

Candidates must attend a 30 minute information session to be eligible for hire.

Step 1: LOGIN to Mason360 (You must be logged in to see the events)

Step 2: Click “Events.”

Step 3: Search “University Studies.”

Step 4: Find a “University Studies Peer Advisor Information Session” that works for your schedule.

Step 5: Register and attend.

Do you meet the eligibility requirements above? If you are ready to apply, click the link below.

Apply Here

Applications to teach Fall 2026 will close December 19, 2025

Peer Advisor Teaching Expectations
  • Co-teach UNIV 100 “Introduction to George Mason” with a Faculty member as a junior instructor; attend all class section meetings.   
  • Meet regularly with Faculty in person or virtually and maintain prompt communication throughout the semester.   
  • Carry out all tasks in regard to teaching UNIV 100 class as assigned by faculty member, e.g. lesson planning, preparing classroom materials, facilitating team-building/icebreakers.  
  • Assist Faculty with administrative tasks as determined, e.g., arranging for class speakers, grading, tracking attendance, etc.  
  • Address specific student concerns, in and out of class (e-mails, phone, meetings).   
  • Meet 1:1 with students once per semester outside of the class time.  
  • Serve as a role model to new students; mentor new students.   
  • Serve as a liaison between University Studies, Faculty, and students.   
  • Provide information about campus services & involvement opportunities to students.   

Peer Advisor Other Expectations
  • Attend biweekly small team meetings led by Senior Peer Advisors.   
  • Attend monthly PA staff meetings, including PA kick-off event the Sunday before classes  begin in August. Other meetings scheduled for Tuesdays at 5:00-6:40pm.  
  • Attend one individual meeting with the University Studies supervisor.  
  • Maintain prompt communication with Senior Peer Advisor and University Studies staff.   
  • Read the PA Pause weekly newsletter and respond when needed.   
  • Plan and attend PA-sponsored programs.   
  • Attend at least three program events in the Fall semester (events will be communicated by University  Studies team and include admissions events, PA recruitment, and other student success events).    
  • PAs will be observed and evaluated by a Senior Peer Advisor (SPA) or University Studies staff.
  • Attend the PA Spring Retreat on March 21, 2026
Peer Advisor Training Requirements
  • University 330: Peer Leadership (PAs) – 0/1 credit course in Spring 2026 semester – February 13th – May 4th, Fridays, 10:30 AM-1:10 PM. (University Studies staff will manually enroll applicants that accept the position and meet all eligibility requirements)
Compensation & Time Commitment   
  • Peer Advisors will receive a stipend of $1,250 for the Fall 2026 semester. The funds will be divided into 7 payments paid biweekly over the Fall semester.
  • Time commitment includes approximately 5 hours per week including 1 hour and 15 mins of class time, 1 hour meeting with faculty, and 1 hour of planning and grading plus bi-weekly small team meetings, and monthly large team meetings.

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