Academic Advising Peer Advisors

Peer Advisor Mission: Peer Advisors support the advisor-advisee relationship by preparing students to make informed decisions about their academic, career, and college experience.  

Peer Advisors are trained through the Office of Academic Advising to help students:

• Explore majors, minors, and career options
• Reflect on decision-making style 
• Understand the Liberal Arts Core and make appropriate course selections
• Understand how to use the registration system and tools within Student Center
• Understand academic deadlines and policies
• Connect to campus resources

Peer Advisors are available in the office of Academic Advising Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM, no appointment needed. 

If you have questions about the Peer Advising program, please contact heather.asmus@uni.edu.

WE'RE HIRING! Learn more here!

Meet the Peer Advisors

	Briyana Carter peeradvisor@uni.edu Major: Biochemistry Year: Junior Q. Favorite hobbies?   A. Running, biking, doing makeup, personal finance Q. Advice to new students on how to be successful? A. Find at least one organization you'd like to join.
	Natalee Hart peeradvisor@uni.edu Major: Family Services Year: Junior Q. Favorite place on Campus to eat/study?   A. The lawn by the Campanile Q. Advice to new students on how to be successful? A. Utilize all of the resources at UNI!
	Sydney Schmidt peeradvisor@uni.edu Major: Marketing  Year: Sophomore Q. Favorite junk food? A. Oreos Q. Advice to new students? A. Don't be afraid to venture out and try new things!
	Amanda Bruns peeradvisor@uni.edu Major: Social Science Education Year: Junior Q. Favorite place on Campus to eat?   A. Chats for the coffee Q. Advice to new students on how to be successful? A. Don't be afraid to ask for help.
	Montesha Carter peeradvisor@uni.edu Major: Social Work Year: Senior Q. Fun Fact?   A. I did Slam Poetry all 4 years of high school. Q. Advice to new students on how to be successful? A. Get involved!
	Lauren Wiley peeradvisor@uni.edu Major: Math Education Year: Junior Q. Favorite activity on Campus?   A. SALT Ministry Q. Advice to new students on how to be successful? A. Get a planner and write everything down.
	Bailey Bartels peeradvisor@uni.edu Major: Business Management Year: Senior Q. Favorite Food?   A. Donuts Q. Advice to new students on how to be successful? A. Step out of your comfort zone and get involved on campus.