Peer Advising

Peer Advisers are junior and senior psychology students earning course credit to provide guidance to students about the Psychology major. Peer Advisers provide the following:

  • Review of major requirements
  • Discussion of favorite psychology courses
  • Information about psychology opportunities at SF State

Fall 2025 Peer Advising will be held from August 25th to December 12th. You can meet with a Peer Advisor either in-person (Ethnic Studies & Psychology Building - Room 203) or via Zoom. The schedule is provided below:

Mondays

TBD

 

Tuesdays

TBD

 

Wednesdays

TBD

 

Thursdays

TBD

 

Fridays

TBD

 

Saturdays

TBD

 

Sundays

TBD

 

 

How to Become a Peer Adviser:

All Peer Advisers are enrolled PSY 680 Peer Advising for 3 units. Enrollment is through an application process and determined by the instructor. Applications for PSY 680 are reviewed during the course registration session of the prior semester (e.g., submit application in Spring to be a Peer Adviser in the Fall). Please contact Professor Kevin Eschleman (kesch@sfsu.edu) for an application.

Enrollment Eligibility:

  • Be a junior or senior psychology major.
  • Successful completion of PSY303.
  • Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
  • Have at least 12 units in the major completed.
  • Be interested in developing academic advising and coaching skills.
  • Be conscientious about keeping appointments.