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 2024 Peer Advising will be held from January 29th to May 17th. You can meet with a Peer Advisor either in-person (EP 203) or via Zoom. The schedule is provided below:

Mondays

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Zoom)

  • Adviser: Hailie (she/her) is a transfer student, will be first in family to graduate from university, and wants to work in human sexuality and psychology. 
  • ZOOM ID: 334 211 1664
  • ZOOM Passcode: 537197

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (In-person)

  • Adviser: Melissa (she/her) is a transfer student, will be first in family to graduate from university, and wants to an academic counselor. 
  • Location: EP 203

Tuesdays

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Zoom)

  • Adviser: Krystle (she/her) is a transfer student, will be first in family to graduate from university, and wants to work in childcare. 
  • ZOOM ID: 848 449 2801
  • ZOOM Passcode: 747493

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Zoom)

  • Adviser: Isabella (she/her) is a transfer student and wants to work in clinical psychology. 
  • ZOOM ID: 828 769 5518
  • ZOOM Passcode: 0230308

12:45 PM to 3:45 PM (In-person)

  • Adviser: Thomas (he/they) is a transfer student, will be first in family to graduate from university, and wants to work in human resources. 
  • Location: EP 203

Wednesdays

      9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Zoom)

      • Adviser: Christiana (she/her) is a transfer student, will be first in family to graduate from university, and wants to be a high school academic counselor. 
      • ZOOM ID: 935 205 3934 
      • ZOOM Passcode: 8Qyd99

        10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (In-person)

        • Adviser: Bri (she/her) is a transfer student, will be first in family to graduate from university, and wants to serve underrepresented communities in relation to mental health. 
        • Location: EP 203

        7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Zoom)

        • Adviser: Jared (he/him) is a non-transfer student and wants to be a career counselor. 
        • ZOOM ID: 980 411 2448
        • ZOOM Passcode: 12345678

        Thursdays

        9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (In-person)

        • Adviser: Hannah (she/her) is a transfer student and wants to be a User Experience (UX) Researcher. 
        • Location: EP 203

        11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Zoom)

        • Adviser: Hugh (he/him) is a non-transfer student and wants to work in mental health. 
        • ZOOM ID: 678 067 7673
        • ZOOM Passcode: 947351

        12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Zoom)

        • Adviser: Andria (she/they) is a transfer student, will be first in family to graduate from university, and wants to work in holistic health. 
        • ZOOM ID: 943 142 3683
        • ZOOM Passcode: 906878

        4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Zoom)

        • Adviser: Mimi (she/her) is a transfer student, will be first in family to graduate from university, and wants to work in the medical field. 
        • ZOOM ID: 517 911 2476
        • ZOOM Passcode: 602147

        Fridays

        10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Zoom)

        • Adviser: Kendall (she/her) is a transfer student and wants to be a Marriage and Family Therapist. 
        • ZOOM ID: 355 114 9595
        • ZOOM Passcode: 182997

        Saturdays

        4:30 PM to 6:30 PM (Zoom)

        • Adviser: Hugh (he/him) is a non-transfer student and wants to work in mental health. 
        • ZOOM ID: 678 067 7673
        • ZOOM Passcode: 947351

         

        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.