Engineering Peer Advisors
The Engineering Peer Advisors are knowledgeable, trained, and friendly engineering students who connect peers to the support they need. Engineering Peer Advisors are students assisting students with everything from deciding what major is right for them, customizing their college experience, discovering student societies and organizations, tips on talking with faculty, and much more!
Peer-to-Peer programs are shown to promote persistence, provide opportunities that encourage academic success, and foster a sense of belonging. Engineering Peer Advisors are here to help students thrive in the College of Engineering & Applied Science at CU Boulder.
The Engineering Peer Advisor Program strives to:
- Encourage successful academic and personal development
- Promote student involvement
- Enrich the connections among engineering students, the college and the CU Boulder campus
Below are some of the types of conversations students may have with an Engineering Peer Advisor:
- Connecting with resources to assist with understanding major requirements, course selection, and drafting a customized degree plan
- Navigating the mechanics of the course registration system
- Recommendations for math help
- Exploring opportunities to customize your degree
- Learning about academic support resources
- How to create or join a study group
- Discussing differences in similar courses
- How to approach a professor about research opportunities in their lab
- Preparing for a meeting with an academic advisor
Connect with an Engineering Peer Advisor!
Contact an Engineering Peer Advisor via email at Engineering.Advising@colorado.edu (available year-round).
You can find Engineering Peer Advisor drop-in hours and other helpful sessions in your Academic Advisor's calendar in Buff Portal Advising!
Drop-in Hours
Engineering Peer Advisors offer “Ask Me Anything” drop-in hours on a weekly basis, during times of year when classes are in session (i.e. not during holidays or school breaks). Check your Advisor's calendar in Buff Portal Advising for in-person and virtual availability. No reservation is required.
Meet Your Engineering Peer Advisors
Emme is a current senior studying Mechanical Engineering. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, playing soccer, being outdoors, and spending time with friends.
Isabel studies Environmental Engineering with a minor in Energy Engineering and a certificate in Engineering Leadership. She enjoys spending time with friends outdoors, reading, cooking, Pilates, and needlepointing in her free time.
Sara is a senior studying Mechanical Engineering with minors in Economics, Leadership Studies, and a certificate in Quantitative Finance. In her free time, Sara likes to spend time with her dog, Molly, do yoga, and go on walks!
Camille is currently a senior studying Environmental Engineering while working as a teaching assistant and peer advisor. In her free time, Camille enjoys biking, hiking, skiing, diving and reading.
Niko is a Senior BAM student currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management here at the University of Colorado Boulder. He studied Aerospace Engineering during his undergrad at CU Boulder, where he honed his expertise in astronautical systems, mission design, and space systems integration. He is a first-generation student and grew up in Denver, Colorado.
Niko has a diverse professional background, including roles as a Crew and Payload Systems Engineering Intern at Sierra Space, a Deep Space Exploration Systems Engineering Intern at Lockheed Martin, and a Space Flight Operations Command Controller at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. These experiences have equipped him with practical skills in systems engineering, mission operations, and team leadership. As a Peer Academic Advisor, Niko is dedicated to helping students navigate their academic journeys with confidence and clarity. Drawing on his own experiences, he is passionate about mentoring peers and empowering them to achieve their academic and professional aspirations.