PA Application Information
How to Apply
Please review the links below for important information and dates for all Peer Advisers.
The Process Overview
- Required Information Session: All information sessions will be held in person.
- Application: The application must be fully completed by 11:59pm CST on Monday, January 22. No late applications are accepted. The 2024 Peer Adviser application has now closed.
- Interview Process: Applicants are notified on February 2 noting whether or not they are moving forward to the interview phase. If moving forward, the notification will include their assigned interview day and time based on availability provided in the application. The assigned day and time cannot be changed.
- Selection: Applicants are notified by 5:00pm CST on Friday, March 8.
Required Information Sessions
Attending an information session is required for all Peer Adviser applicants. Even if you are just curious as to what a PA role looks like, we still encourage you to attend the session.
- Monday, January 8 at 6:00 pm in University Hall 102 ()
- Tuesday, January 9 at 4:00 pm in University Hall 102 ()
- Wednesday, January 10 at 5:00 pm in University Hall 102 ()
- Friday, January 12 at 3:00 pm in Annenberg G15** ()
- Friday, January 12 at 4:00 pm in Annenberg G15 ()
- Sunday, January 14 at 2:00 pm on Zoom ()
- Friday, January 19 at 3:00 pm in Annenberg G15 ()
- Friday, January 19 at 4:00 pm in Annenberg G15** ()
- Sunday, January 21 at 2:00 pm on Zoom ()
- Monday, January 22 at 7:00 pm on Zoom ()
**Students of Color Information Session: Indicated sessions are open to applicants who are Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC). However, BIPOC applicants are welcome to attend any above session that works best for their schedule.
Information Sessions for Past PAs
If you previously served as a Peer Adviser, you must attend an information session for Past PAs rather than the sessions listed above.
- Wednesday, January 10 at 6:00 pm in University Hall 102 ()
- Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 pm now on Zoom (add 1/16 session to your calendar)
: Due Monday, January 22 at 11:59pm
The 2024 Peer Adviser application is completed via Google Forms. You must be logged in to your baby直播app email account to access the application. The 2024 Peer Adviser application is now closed.
It is highly recommended to attend an information session before submitting your application. The application collects basic demographic information; below are application items that require some additional work ahead of time so you can then easily copy and paste them in once you begin filling out the application form.
Short Response Questions for New Applicants
Please limit all responses to 250 words or less.
- Please identify two (2) reasons you would be a good Peer Adviser and explain these reasons.
- Describe your transition to baby直播app. How does that influence your desire to be a Peer Adviser?
- How do you imagine your personal identities will impact the way you are a Peer Adviser to new students?
Short Response Questions for Past PAs
Please limit all responses to 250 words or less.
- Why are you applying to be a Peer Adviser again? How does that differ, if at all, from when you applied in 2022 and/or 2023?
- In your opinion, what is the role of a RETURNING Peer Adviser in the PA community and a Board Group?
- Part of being a PA is working with students from diverse experiences and identities. How will you use your prior knowledge and takeaways from PALTCs to best support new students?
- Why do you believe returning Peer Advisers participate in large-group and small-group trainings with new Peer Advisers?
Interview Process
Applicants selected to continue will participate in our interview process. Applicants will be notified if they are selected to interview by Friday, February 2.
The PA interview process includes a group interview and an individual interview. If chosen to participate in an interview, you will be assigned to one of the 4 times you select. Interviews will be held for the full duration of the scheduled time period.
Please ensure that you are available for all 4 times selected and that you remain available for those times until you are notified. No interview assignment changes can be made.
- Friday, February 9 from 5:00-7:00pm
- Saturday, February 10 from 10:00am-12:00pm
- Saturday, February 10 from 2:00-4:00pm
- Sunday, February 11 from 10:00am-12:00pm
- Sunday, February 11 from 2:00pm-4:00pm
- Monday, February 12 from 6:00-8:00pm
- Tuesday, February 13 from 6:00-8:00pm
- Wednesday, February 14 from 6:00-8:00pm
- Friday, February 16 from 5:00-7:00pm
- Saturday, February 17 from 10:00am-12:00pm
- Virtual interview slot open on Saturday, February 17 reserved only for students who are away from Evanston for the Winter Quarter.
Looking for additional information to help you prepare for your interview? Visit the baby直播app Career Advancement Interviewing webpage.
Selection
Applicants who participate in the interview process will receive a final notification by 5:00pm on Friday, March 8.
PA Position Restrictions
- Other Student Leadership Positions. You are unable to serve as a PA and any of the positions below:
- Resident Assistant (RA)
- The RA and PA selection process occurs simultaneously; applying for one position does not disqualify you from the other. The Office of Student Transition Experiences (OSTE) will be in contact with any applicants who are extended an offer the PA role and in the RA process to discuss next steps.
- Counselor for BRIDGE, Summer Academic Workshop (SAW), or another program occurring in September
- Family Ambassador (FA)
- Marching Band, Spirit Squad, Cheerleading, or student athlete on a team with practice or games in September (during PA Camp and Wildcat Welcome).
- Resident Assistant (RA)
- Study Abroad. If you plan to baby直播app abroad or be away from campus during Spring 2024 or Fall 2024, you are not able to fulfill the PA role.
- McCormick Students. McCormick students (non-transfer students) who accept a MEAS PA role are additionally required to be on-campus for Winter 2025 to continue facilitating their PRDV seminar.
- September Early Move in. OSTE organizes early move in for PA Camp participation in September for students living in a residence hall for Fall 2024. OSTE is unable to guarantee early move for students living in a fraternity/sorority facility or in an off-campus apartment. These students will be responsible to work with their house director or landlord to arrange a move time that allows them to participate in PA Camp. Due to housing capacities, OSTE is unable to provide short-term on-campus arrangements to these students.
- Non-PA Responsibilities during Wildcat Welcome. Peer Advisers must have no other duties or activities during Wildcat Welcome other than those of the PA nor are they allowed to recruit for other student organizations. This includes activities occurring during Wildcat Welcome such as A Cappella Fest, Rhythm Nation, Rock the Lake, etc.