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.
Visit us in Person:
- Tuesday-Thursday from 8:00 am- 1:00 pm in Library North Basement- Next to the Graduate Resource Center
- Tuesday- Thursday from 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm in Library -Palmer Wing 2nd Floor (Study Area)
- Wednesdays Tabling from 10:30 am- 1:30 pm in front of the Student Bookstore
| Event | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Talk: Friendships & Books |
Monday, January 30, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
FA 311 |
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Peer Talk: Academic Check-in: Adding, Dropping, Withdrawing |
Monday, February 6th, time TBA |
FA 311 |
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Peer Talk: College finances & Semester Planning/ Cal State LA Scholarships |
Monday, February 13th, time TBA |
FA 311 |
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Peer Talk: How to locate Services & Resources on Campus. University Hacks/ Appointment with Advisors |
Monday, February 20th, time TBA |
FA 311 |
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Peer Talk: Major Exploration- College of Professional and Global Education/The Honors College |
Monday, March 6th, time TBA | FA 311 |
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Peer Talk: Major Exploration. The College of Arts and Letters |
Monday, March 13th, time TBA |
FA 311 |
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Peer Talk: Major Exploration- College of Business & Economics and College of Engineering and Technology |
Wednesday, March 22nd, time TBA |
FA 311 |
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Peer Talk: Major Exploration- Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services and College of Natural and Social Sciences and College of Ethnic Studies |
Friday, March 24th, time TBA |
Virtual through ZOOM |
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Peer Talk: Fall Registration |
Monday, April 3rd, time TBA | FA 311 |
| Peer Talk: Fall Registration | Monday, April 10th, time TBA |
FA 311 |
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Peer Talk: Sports & games/ Campus Life |
Monday, April 17th, time TBA | FA 311 |
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Peer Talk: Fun places/things to do during summer break/summer internship/jobs |
Monday, April 24th, time TBA | FA 311 |
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Peer Talk: A guide to sophomore year |
Monday, May 1st, time TBA | FA 311 |
Coming soon!
| Event | Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Greeting
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Thursday, February 2nd, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
KH C4075 |
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March Recess |
Thursday, March 9, 12 pm- 4 pm |
KH B3013 |
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Scavenger Hunt |
Thursday, April 6, from 11 am-3 pm |
KH B3013 |
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Movie, Snacks, and Trivia |
Thursday, May 4, from 1 pm-5:30 pm |
KH D2074 |
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.
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.