Applying to be a PA


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Applying to be a Peer Advisor

The Peer Advising Program has been a part of Notre Dame's First Year of Studies for over 30 years. This service provides first year students the opportunity to speak with an educated senior who can provide accurate information. All peer advisors are part of a class, AL 495N, where they receive training and information about interviewing skills, the First Year of Studies curriculum, and Notre Dame in general. Peer advising is a great opportunity to cap off your Notre Dame experience by helping someone else start their's.

The First Year of Studies encourages current juniors to apply to the Peer Advising Program. Application is a two step process that begins in the second semester of your junior year. In late January, there will be an informational meeting for candidates where the peer advising program and application process will be discussed. Applicants will be asked to write a brief statement, provide a transcript, and to interview with an academic advisor and a current peer advisor. The Interviewing process will take place in the month of February with notification of acceptance coming in late March/early April.

For students who will be abroad during their second semester of junior year, accomodations can be made for the interviews to be done before Christmas. Students in this scenario should contact Dr. Maureen Dawson or Mrs. Elly Brenner as soon as possible to discuss an appropriate application timeline.

Students interested in the Peer Advising Program should contact Dr. Maureen Dawson or Mrs. Elly Brenner for details about the information night and the class.

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