Peer Advising

The College of Arts & Letters at San Diego State University (SDSU) offers a comprehensive Peer Advising program designed to support students exploring CAL majors and minors.

Our peer advisors are committed to assisting you in understanding academic requirements, selecting appropriate courses, and making informed decisions about your educational journey.

Peer advisors are available to help Economics and Sociology majors and minors with:

• Exploring major and minor requirements.
• Understanding course options and sequences.
• Discussing academic pathways within the major.

Meet Our Peer Advisors

Ines Laimeche
Economics and Sociology
Returning Fall 2025

Former Peer Advisors - Where are they now?

Emma Powell
B.A. in English (2025)
Single Subject Teaching Credential in English

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About the Program

Serving as a peer advisor offers numerous benefits that contribute to personal and professional development:

1. Enhanced Leadership and Communication Skills: Peer advisors develop valuable leadership and communication abilities, learning strategies to improve student success.
2. Increased Self-Knowledge and Academic Proficiency: The role allows peer advisors to deepen their understanding of academic requirements and course content, reinforcing their own knowledge.
3. Professional Development Opportunities: Peer advisors receive training in university policies, student services, and academic resources, gaining paraprofessional advising experience.
4. Building Professional Networks: Engaging with faculty advisors and other peer advisors expands professional connections.

Interested in becoming a peer advisor with CAL? Please contact Dr. Deborah Gordon at [email protected].