Peer advisors are trained junior & senior majors who volunteer their time to complement the staff advising services by sharing their knowledge of and experience with lower division requirements and upper division classes, experience with student groups on campus, preparation for life beyond the B.A., and use of various campus resources.
Meet with a peer advisor: BACK IN THE FALL SEMESTER!
- In-person (VLSB 3060) or virtually over Zoom. Schedule an appointment at https://bit.ly/IBpeers23-24 or drop by during available times (see schedule below).
- Email or chat at ibpeers@berkeley.edu.
- Instagram @ibpeers
- Facebook @ibpeers
IB Peer Advising Application
How can I become an IB Peer Advisor?
The application to be a peer advisor for the 2024-2025 school year is available via this Qualtrics form. You can also talk to staff advisor Zac if you have questions about applying to the program.
Information for 2024-2025 Applications
We encourage interested students to review our info session from 2021 on YouTube and review the slides with common questions from past peers (note some of the dates, deadlines, etc. from past materials may no longer be relevant). Mandatory weekly meetings will be Thursdays 10-11am during Fall 2024.
Summer Application Timeline
| Jul 25, 2024 | Applications Due, by 8am |
| Jul 29-Aug 2, 2024 | Interviews via Zoom |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Notifications Sent |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Deadline to Accept, by 12pm |
| Aug 27, 2024 | In-person Training, 8am-1pm |
What we look for in an IB Peer Advisor:
Beyond a passion for the IB major and an interest in helping your fellow students, we look for people who are unique, both academically and as a person. Things that can help make an outstanding peer advisor include, but are not limited to: research experience, participation in the honors program, overcoming personal and/or academic adversity, tutoring, participation in clubs on campus, or the transfer student experience. Ultimately, what we want to see on your application is what makes you stand out as a student AND as a person!
Requirements at time of application:
- Be declared in Integrative Biology at the time of application, or be eligible to declare by the fall semester.
- Have completed at least one semester at Cal.
- Be in good academic standing with the major and the university.
- Able to volunteer at least three shifts (1 hour each) and attend one 1-hour meeting per week.
- Willing to commit to working as a peer advisor for at least two semesters.
* Please note that peer advisor positions are unpaid. IB peer advisors earn academic credit for their work.