Peer Advising

Sometimes it’s helpful to talk to another student who is also navigating the academic planning process. Peer advising is available for one-on-one meetings to map out your academic plan and address your questions.

To schedule an appointment, email [email protected].

The Role of the Peer Advisor

Help advise and explore academic options.
Demonstrate the use of academic planning tools.
Assist students in putting together a course schedule that meets requirements and also satisfies the student's interests.
Prepare students for advising appointments with faculty advisors.
Assist students in creating four-year academic plans.
Provide workshops for students on topics important to the advising process.
Be available for walk-in or scheduled one on one appointments with students to help answer questions or provide assistance.
Serve incoming freshman during the summer to help them academically prepare for their arrival to campus

Meet your Peer Advisors

Lucy Bowler, `25

Lucy is one of our Peer Advisor for Gordon College. She is studying Social Welfare and History with a Concentration in Museums. She is interested in hearing people's stories and understanding their paths. She enjoys working with students to create four-year plans and imagine the possibilities for their futures.

Natasha Home, '26

Natasha is joining the team of Peer Advisors for Gordon College. She is studying Psychology with a minor in Fine Arts. She is interested in working with those in the college ages, as it is such a unique and impactful, yet relatively short time period. She enjoys helping students navigate the complexities of academic scheduling and would like to empower every student to be able to make informeed decisions for their time at Gordon College.