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

Spring 2026 Peer Advising will be held from January 26th to May 15th. 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

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  • Adviser: Sean (he/him) is a transfer student, attended Las Positas Community College, and wants to work with children as a clinical psychologist. 
  • In-Person: EP 203

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  • Adviser: Thao (she/her) is a transfer student, first in family to graduate from university, and wants to work to help others achieve their best self in personal and professional settings. 
  • ZOOM ID: 324 022 7913
  • ZOOM Passcode: 098987
  • ZOOM Link

 

Tuesdays

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

  • Adviser: Daniela (she/her) is a transfer student, first in family to graduate from university, and wants to work in school counseling. 
  • In-Person: EP 203

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  • Adviser: Miranda (she/her) is a non-transfer student, first in family to graduate from university, and wants to work in forensic psychology. 
  • ZOOM ID: 780 716 4204
  • ZOOM Passcode: 416789
  • ZOOM Link

 

Wednesdays

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  • Adviser: Marcus (all pronouns) is a non-transfer student and wants to work as a counselor/therapist. 
  • In-Person: EP 203

 

Thursdays

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  • Adviser: Jospeh (he/him) is a transfer student, first in family to graduate from university, and wants to work in school counseling. 
  • In-Person: EP 203

 

Fridays

8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

  • Adviser: Emely (she/her) is a transfer student, first in family to graduate from university, and wants to work as a Licenced Marriage and Familty Therapist. 
  • ZOOM ID: 882 2252 7692
  • ZOOM Passcode: 043042
  • ZOOM Link

 

 

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.