Your Resource at the Ready
Peer advisors are undergraduates who assist the Advising Center in its mission of providing personalized advising and support to all Dietrich School students. When it comes to helping their fellow students make the most of their Pitt experience, peer advisors possess the knowledge and skills to have a big impact thanks to their first-hand knowledge of the University environment.
Just as our professional academic advisors help you to write your Dietrich School story, peer advisors provide important supplemental information and support to students to assist them with utilizing the tools and resources necessary to be successful both inside and outside of the classroom.
Talk to a peer advisor about:
- Making the transition from high school to college;
- Navigating the process of registering for classes;
- Needing first-hand information about specific courses, departments, and instructors;
- Using Canvas and other University technology services;
- Finding interesting ways to get involved on campus;
- Discovering unique things to see and do in Pittsburgh;
And more!
Meet with a Peer Advisor
Dietrich School Peer Advisors are available to meet with students throughout the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. To make an appointment with a Peer Advisor, you can use the Navigate Student app or search for Navigate Student on your myPitt homepage. Follow the instructions here to schedule a meeting and look for the DSAS - Peer Advising appointment type.
You can also email us at advcentr@pitt.edu or call (412) 624-6444 during our normal business hours to schedule an appointment with a Dietrich School Peer Advisor.
Become a Peer Advisor
The Academic Advising Center periodically recruits new Peer Advisors to join our team. These searches usually take place before the start of the Fall and Summer terms. Positions for new Peer Advisors are posted as student employment opportunities on the University's Talent Center website. Please click the button below for more information, and reach out to us at advcentr@pitt.edu or (412) 624-6444 with any questions.
Become a Peer Advisor
Peer Advisor How-To Videos
Get to know our Peer Advisors
Lydia Aluko
I'm a sophomore at Pitt, intending to major in Computational Biology and Music Performance, with a certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. In my free time I enjoy playing intramural sports, performing harp in the Pitt Symphony Orchestra, and participating in clubs like the Eritrean and Ethiopian Student Association, African Students Association, and Women in STEM+.
Audrey Monro-Neely
I am so excited to be your peer advisor! I am sophomore majoring in Teacher Education (focusing on Science), and minoring in German Studies. I am a member of the Pitt Women's Ice Hockey club team, as well as its business manager and recruitment head.
Idaya Sasikumar
I am a sophomore majoring in Psychology, minoring in Neuroscience and Creative Writing, and pursuing the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine Certificate. I am a member of several psychology-related clubs and am involved in research with the Department of Psychology and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. I intend to pursue my BPhil through the Frederick Honors College and attend graduate school for clinical neuropsychology.
Kylie Tabor
I am a senior double majoring in Political Science and Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies (GSWS), with a minor in Law, Criminal Justice, & Society (LCJS). I am pre-law. I am the president of the Beta chapter of the national service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. I am an Eagle Scout and attended the Provost Academy as a freshman.
Andrew Wendling
I am a senior Pre-Medicine student, with a major in Biological Sciences and a Chemistry minor. I’m also a part of the Biological Sciences Honors Distinction and Frederick Honors College. Outside of class, I participate in basic science research, work as an EMT, am a member of Phi Delta Epsilon (Pre-Med Fraternity), and volunteer at local hospitals.
