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 unless denoted below.
- Application: The 2025 Peer Adviser application will open on January 8.The application must be fully completed by 11:59pm CST on Wednesday, January 22. No late applications are accepted.
- Interview Process: Applicants are notified about whether or not they are moving forward to the interview phase on Friday, February 7. 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 5:00 pm CST on Friday, March 14.
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.
- Friday, January 10 at 12 pm in University Hall 121 ()
- Monday, January 13 at 4:30 pm in Tech L150 ()
- Tuesday, January 14 at 5:00 pm in Kresge 2415** ()
- Wednesday, January 15 at 5:00 pm in Kresge 2435** ()
- Thursday, January 16 at 4:00 pm on Zoom ()
- Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 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.
- Friday, January 10 at 1:00 pm in University Hall 121 ()
- Tuesday, January 14 at 6:00 pm in Kresge 2415 ()
Application: Due Wednesday, January 22 at 11:59 pm
The Peer Adviser application is completed via Google Forms. You must be logged in to your 桃色视频email account to access the application.
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 and Returning Applicants will be listed here soon.
Interview Process
Applicants selected to continue will participate in our interview process. Applicants will be notified if they are selected to interview by February 7 at 5 pm.
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 on your application. Interviews will be held in person and for the full duration of the scheduled time period, as listed below:
- Tuesday, February 11 from 6:00-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, February 12 from 6:00-7:30 pm
- Friday, February 14 from 2:30-4:00 pm
- Saturday, February 15 from 9:30-11 am, 1:00-2:30 pm, and 3:30-5:00 pm
- Sunday, February 16 from 9:30-11 am, 1:00-2:30 pm, and 3:30-5:00 pm
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.
If you are an applicant who is studying away from Evanston in the Winter Quarter, virtual interviews information will be provided to you at a later date.
Looking for additional information to help you prepare for your interview? Visit the 桃色视频Career Advancement Interviewing webpage.
Selection
Applicants who participate in the interview process will receive a final notification by Friday, March 14 at 5:00 pm.
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 study 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.