About the Program
The College of Chemistry Undergraduate Peer Advising program provides undergraduates with advice regarding selecting courses, designing a balanced workload, how to obtain research, and support with developing an academic plan. Peer advisers hold advising hours weekly in the CoC Undergraduate Office.
You can find the Peer Advisers stationed in 121 Gilman Hall. The peak times students visit Peer Advisers are usually during the first weeks of each semester and the course enrollment period. The peer advisers hold office hours during the entire semester (usually beginning in the second week of classes). If you cannot come to peer advising office hours, feel free to email your questions to: cocpeeradviser@berkeley.edu
Peer Advising Covalent Program
Peer Advisers serve as mentors for the incoming freshman class via the Covalent Program. Through close mentoring and a community of peers, the Covalent Program strives to assist students in discovering their academic and personal interests and goals. In the Fall, incoming freshmen apply to the program and if accepted they are matched with a College of Chemistry Peer Adviser who is their mentor for the academic year. Mentee’s gather weekly for community building activities and presentations that are presented by the Peer Adviser Mentor’s and campus partners. Some of these presentations include goal setting, resume writing, and how to get involved in research.
