Engineering Peer Advisors

The Engineering Peer Advisorsare knowledgeable, trained, and friendly engineering students who connect peers to the support they need. Engineering Peer Advisors are students assisting students with everything from deciding what major is right for them, customizing their college experience, discovering student societies and organizations, tips on talking with faculty, and much more!

Peer-to-Peer programs are shown to promote persistence, provide opportunities that encourage academic success, and foster a sense of belonging. Engineering Peer Advisorsare here to help students thrive in the College of Engineering & Applied Science at CU Boulder.

The Engineering Peer Advisor Program strives to:

  • Encourage successful academic and personal development
  • Promote student involvement
  • Enrich the connections among engineering students, the college and the CU Boulder campus

Below are some of the types of conversations students may have with an Engineering Peer Advisor:

  • Connecting with resources to assist with understanding major requirements, course selection, and drafting a customized degree plan
  • Navigating the mechanics of the course registration system
  • Recommendations for math help
  • Exploring opportunities to customize your degree
  • Learning about academic support resources
  • How to create or join a study group
  • Discussing differences in similar courses
  • How to approach a professor about research opportunities in their lab
  • Preparing for a meeting with an academic advisor

Connect with an Engineering Peer Advisor!

Contact an Engineering Peer Advisor via email at Engineering.Advising@colorado.edu(available year-round).

You can find Engineering Peer Advisor drop-in hours and other helpful sessions in your Academic Advisor's calendar in Buff Portal Advising!

Drop-in Hours

“Ask Me Anything” drop-in hours with Engineering Peer Advisors. No reservation required. Join at any point during the times below. NOTE: The drop-in hours below are the typical schedule, but may be cancelled without notice. Please check your Advisor's calendar in Buff Portal Advising for the most up-to-date information.

Drop-in hours are available on a weekly basis, during times of year when classes are in session (i.e. not during holidays or school breaks).

DayTimePeer AdvisorIn-Person LocationVirtual Location
Mondays1:30pm-3:30pmJiovana DebaiseWilliams Village North 145 (Engineering Connections Suite)
Tuesdays2:00pm-3:00pmJiovana DebaiseBOLD Center (Engineering Center 1st Floor)N/A - only in-person
Wednesdays10:00am-11:00amCamille ThompsonN/A - only virtual
Wednesdays11:00am-12:00pmIsabel LopezN/A - only virtual
Wednesdays1:00pm - 3:00pmJiovana DebaiseN/A - only virtual
Thursdays2:00pm-3:00pmSara OzaBOLD Center (Engineering Center 1st Floor)N/A - only in-person

“Ask Me Anything” drop-in hours with Engineering Peer Advisor Sara Oza. No reservation required. Join at any point during the session times. NOTE: The drop-in hours below are the typical schedule, but may be cancelled without notice. Please check your Advisor's calendar in Buff Portal Advising for the most up-to-date information.

Drop-in hours are only available every week, during times of year when classes are in session (i.e. not during holidays or school breaks).

DayTimeIn-Person LocationVirtual Location
Mondays1:30 - 3:30pmCheck-in near ECME 112AN/A - only in-person

Registration Refreshers

Come connect with an Engineering Peer Advisor to help you prepare for Spring registration! They will be hosting the following sessions:

TopicDateTimeZoom Link
Picking Classes10/17/20245:30-6:30pm
Retaking a Class10/23/20245:30-6:30pm
Navigating Waitlists11/7/20245-6pm
Building Your Class Schedule11/13/20245:30-6:30pm
Registration Q&A11/21/20245-6pm

Meet Your Engineering Peer Advisors

Jiovana Debaise

Jiovana is currently a junior studying Environmental Engineering while working with new students as a course assistant and peer advisor. In her free time, Jiovana loves to play basketball, go on hikes, and spend time with friends and family!

Isabel Lopez

Isabel studies Environmental Engineering with a minor in Energy Engineering and a certificate in Engineering Leadership. She enjoys spending time with friends outdoors, reading, cooking, Pilates, and needlepointing in her free time.

Sara Oza

Sara is a senior studying Mechanical Engineering with minors in Economics, Leadership Studies, and a certificate in Quantitative Finance. In her free time, Sara likes to spend time with her dog, Molly, do yoga, and go on walks!

Camille Thompson

Camille is currently a senior studying Environmental Engineering while working as a teaching assistant and peer advisor. In her free time, Camille enjoys biking, hiking, skiing, diving and reading.