First-Year Programs

Peer Advisement

 

Interested in becoming a Peer Advisor for the 2012/2013 school year?

 Please  review our First Year Peer Advisement Job description and fill out our Peer Advisement Interest form

What is a First Year Peer Advisor?
A First Year Peer Advisor is a student who works closely to provide academic and emotional support to an assigned group of First Year Students.

What are the requirements?

  • Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
  • 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Commitment to position from August 2012 - May 2013
  • Available on Date and Time TBA meetings during fall 2012 and spring 2013
  • Attend our April 23rd Kick Off Training/Dinner from 5-6:30pm in the Campus Center Auditorium. (Dinner will be served afterwards in the Campus Center Food Court from 6:30-7:30pm)

 What are your responisbilities?

 Ongoing

  • Support your assigned academic area and associated faculty throughout the academic year.
  • Provide First Year Students with academic, personal, and emotional support throughout their first year at Oswego.
  • Help First Year Students feel comfortable at SUNY Oswego.
  • Assist First Year Students with the transition from high school to college.
  • Encourage First Year Students to get involved in the campus community.
  • Make decisions that are in mutual interest of First Year Students and the college.
  • Act as a resource to help First Year Students find appropriate college services.
  • Maintain First Year Students' confidentiality.
  • Maintain contact with First Year Students throughout the year.
  • Attend and complete all coursework for GST 304. (Course runs throughout both the fall and spring.)
  • Complete 120 hours of Peer Advisement related activities throughout the year, 10 of which must be community service.

Summer Faculty and Peer Advisement:

To find out who your First Year Advisor is Log into your myOswego account and click the New Student Menu.  You will find your advisor by clicking the link "First Year Advisor".  Your First Year Advisor will be listed as your primary advisor.

Visit this site to find out where your first meeting with your first year advisor is to be held or to find contact information for your First Year Faculty Advisor or First Year Peer Advisor.