Peer Leader Program
The Peer Leader program at California State University, Los Angeles, in partnership with Peer Forward, a national student success organization, connects selected incoming first-year students with students who have successfully navigated the college experience. Our Peer Leaders engage with an incoming cohort to ensure their students find belonging at Cal State LA and understand how to enjoy and succeed in their first year at university. Building on academic research and best practices, Peer Leaders follow a SOAR curriculum specifically designed to engage and welcome students starting this important educational journey.
PEER Talk
| Event | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| How to navigate your student portal and Canvas | Thursday, October 6th, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
TBD |
| How to get involved on campus |
Thursday, October 13th, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
TBD |
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How to balance school and your social life |
Thursday, October 20th | TBD |
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How to stay motivated when people around you have different goals |
Thursday, October 27th, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | TBD |
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How to maintain your mental health when school gets stressful |
Thursday, November 3rd, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | TBD |
| How to find a job and what is an internship |
Thursday, November 17th |
TBD |
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How to find scholarships and tips when applying |
Thursday, December 1st | TBD |
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How to make the best of your winter break |
Thursday, December 8th, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | TBD |
PEER ACT
Coming soon!
Student Hour with Dr. Alejandro Villalpando and Professor Jason Chiu
Coming soon!
Peer Leader Events
| Event | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
SOAR Search |
Friday, September 30th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
FA 218 |
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Spooky Social |
Friday, October 28th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | KH D2072 |
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Peersgiving |
Friday, November 18th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | KH D2072 |
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Jingle and Mingle |
Friday, December 9th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
KH D2072 |
SOAR Curriculum
Peer Leaders deliver a SOAR curriculum to ensure students are welcomed and informed at Cal State LA. The components of the SOAR curriculum are:
- Strengthen Your Study Skills
- Own Your Education
- Advance Your Degree
- Realize Your Future
Peer Leaders meet with first-year students in person, online, or by phone, to engage in these topics throughout the year and share their tips and strategies for a successful college experience.
Acknowledgement
The Peer Leader Program at California State University would not be possible without generous support from the following:
- The Leonard Hill Charitable Trust
- The ECMC Foundation
- In Summer 2021, additional support was provided by the CSU Office of the Chancellor and the College Futures Foundation
- A Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions grant from the United States Department of Education
Their commitment and vision supports this program so that Cal State LA students can achieve their educational dreams, transform their lives, and positively impact their families and their communities.
