Peer Advisors

Peer Advisors are student employees, who work closely with staff in the Center for Academic Advising and Student Success, that are trained to assist you with your academic planning and registration. They serve as an informed and knowledgeable resource for initial questions about academic planning, academic support services, academic programs, and academic resources. The peer advisors have completed special training that augments their knowledge of Carroll’s curriculum and can offer valuable student insight on the Carroll Experience.

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CONNECT WITH A PEER ADVISOR

Peer Advisors are available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for drop-ins and appointments. The Center for Academic Advising (CAA) is located on the first floor of the Todd Wehr Memorial Library. Individual appointments with a Peer Advisor can be held face-to-face or virtually via Microsoft Teams, per each student’s preference. To contact please send email acadadvising@carrollu.edu or call 262-524-7410.
Peer Advisors assist students by:
  • Creating Individual Academic (four-year) Plans for any student at Carroll
  • Providing information about Carroll’s academic programs and resources
  • Explaining major, minor, emphases, PioCore, and graduation requirements
  • Providing registration assistance to students of all class standings
  • Making appropriate referrals across campus

FAQs

Who can utilize Peer Advisors?
All undergraduate students can utilize Peer Advisors! They are a resource for the entire undergraduate community.
Why would I meet with a Peer Advisor over an Academic Advisor or Faculty Advisor?
Peer Advisors are trained on when to refer to academic advisors or faculty advisors, but they can confidently answer many of the same questions asked of academic advisors. If they don’t know the exact answer, they can refer you to the right online or office resource.
Meet with a Peer Advisor to:
  • Create Individual Academic (four-year) Plans
  • Get information from a student perspective on academic programs and resources
  • Receive help with registering for classes and creating a schedule
Where can I learn more about Peer Advisors?
To learn more about Peer Advisors, log into my.carrollu.edu and navigate to Departments > Academic Advising > Peer Advisors. You can also speak to current Peer Advisors or contact the Center for Academic Advising.
How can I become a Peer Advisor?
Becoming a peer advisor presents a great opportunity to help your fellow students while developing leadership and problem-solving skills, improving interpersonal and group communication skills, working on a dynamic team, meeting other students, staff, and faculty, and provide valuable service to others. If you are interested in becoming a Peer Advisor, and are eligible for campus employment, please contact us at acadadvising@carrollu.edu.

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