Engineering Peer Advisors
The Engineering Peer Advisors are 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 Advisors are 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!
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Chat with an Engineering Peer Advisor
Have questions as you get started at CU Boulder? Stop by our drop-in hours to chat with a current Engineering student! Peer Advisors are here to help with registration, understanding campus resources, navigating your degree audit, or just sharing what it’s really like to be an Engineering Buff.
No appointment needed—just drop in and ask us anything!
These are open drop-in hours, so no registration required.
All sessions are hosted in Mountain Time (MT). Schedule is subject to change.
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | |
| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | |
| Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 2:00pm-3:00pm | |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 5:00pm-6:00pm | |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | 4:00pm-5:00pm | |
| Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 5:00pm-6:00pm | |
| Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 2:00pm-4:00pm | |
| Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 2:00pm-4:00pm | |
| Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 4:00pm-5:00pm | |
| Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
| Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | |
| Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 4:00pm-5:00pm | |
| Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Enrollment Essentials
Get ready to register with this virtual workshop led by Engineering Peer Advisors (current students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science). We’ll walk you through everything you need to know to build your first semester schedule using CU Boulder’s registration tools.
What you’ll learn:
- Key registration terms
- Steps to take before you register
- Choosing the right math class
- How transfer credit works
- Reading your degree audit
- Building your first semester schedule
- Using the Class Search tool
- How to add, drop, and swap classes
Highly recommended for students new to CU’s registration system!
All are welcome! Attend as many sessions as needed. Registration required.
Click on the link below to register to attend the live session. A zoom link will be sent after registration is completed.
All sessions are hosted in Mountain Time (MT). Schedule is subject to change.
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | |
| Friday, May 23, 2025 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | |
| Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | |
| Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Monday, June 2, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Monday, June 9, 2025 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | |
| Monday, June 16, 2025 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | |
| Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | |
| Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 11:00am - 12:00pm | |
| Wednesday, July 2, 2025 | 8:00am - 9:00am | |
| Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | |
| Monday, July 21, 2025 | 9:00am - 10:00am |
"How to..." Sessions
Our “How To…” sessions are short, focused workshops that address common questions from new students. Led by Engineering Peer Advisors, these sessions include demonstrations, real examples from their experience, and time for your questions on the featured topic.
Join our Engineering Peer Advisors for a workshop on what to expect during your enrollment window and how to best prepare for a successful registration process. All are welcome! Attend as many sessions as needed. Registration required.
Click on the link below to register to attend the live session. A zoom link will be sent after registration is completed.
All sessions are hosted in Mountain Time (MT). Schedule is subject to change.
| Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 10am-10:30am | |
| Friday, June 20, 2025 | 11am-11:30am |
Join our Engineering Peer Advisors for a workshop on how to choose the best math class for your first semester, based on your placement exam score and/or any AP, IB, dual enrollment, or transfer credit you may have. All are welcome! Attend as many sessions as needed. Registration required.
Click on the link below to register to attend the live session. A zoom link will be sent after registration is completed.
All sessions are hosted in Mountain Time (MT). Schedule is subject to change.
| Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 10am-10:30am | |
| Monday, July 7, 2025 | 5pm-5:30pm |
Join our Engineering Peer Advisors for a workshop on how to run and read your Degree Audit, how your AP, IB, dual enrollment, or transfer credits come in to CU, and how they may apply to your degree. All are welcome! Attend as many sessions as needed. Registration required.
Click on the link below to register to attend the live session. A zoom link will be sent after registration is completed.
All sessions are hosted in Mountain Time (MT). Schedule is subject to change.
| Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 11:00am - 11:30am |
Join our Engineering Peer Advisors for a workshop on how to use the Class Search, how to put classes in your shopping cart, and how to find applicable Humanities & Social Science courses for CEAS degree requirements. All are welcome! Attend as many sessions as needed. Registration required.
Click on the link below to register to attend the live session. A zoom link will be sent after registration is completed.
All sessions are hosted in Mountain Time (MT). Schedule is subject to change.
| Monday, June 7, 2025 | 12:00pm - 12:30pm | |
| Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 2:00pm - 2:30pm |
Making the Most of Your CU Engineering Experience
Start your CU Engineering journey with a plan! This virtual workshop – designed for new students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science – will be led by current students who know what it’s like to navigate the transition to CU. In this session, Engineering Peer Advisors will help you think through the big picture:
- how to start exploring student organizations, undergraduate research, and study abroad opportunities
- how to choose electives that align with your interests
- how to discover minors, certificates, and career resources that can shape your future
Whether you're still deciding what excites you most or already have big goals in mind, this session will give you tools and inspiration to build your CU Engineering experience from day one.
Click on the links below to register for a session. A zoom link will be sent after registration is completed. You may register after the session has begun.
All sessions are hosted in Mountain Time (MT). Schedule is subject to change.
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | |
| Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 10:00am - 11:00am | |
| Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 8:00am - 9:00am | |
| Friday, August 1, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |
| Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | |
| Monday, August 11, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
"How-To" Videos
Engineering Peer Advisors help students navigate university tools & processes they come into contact with on a regular basis:
Meet Your Engineering Peer Advisors
Emme is a current senior studying Mechanical Engineering. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, playing soccer, being outdoors, and spending time with friends.
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 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 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.
Niko is a Senior BAM student currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management here at the bet365 malaysia. He studied Aerospace Engineering during his undergrad at CU Boulder, where he honed his expertise in astronautical systems, mission design, and space systems integration. He is a first-generation student and grew up in Denver, bet365 malaysia.
Niko has a diverse professional background, including roles as a Crew and Payload Systems Engineering Intern at Sierra Space, a Deep Space Exploration Systems Engineering Intern at Lockheed Martin, and a Space Flight Operations Command Controller at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. These experiences have equipped him with practical skills in systems engineering, mission operations, and team leadership. As a Peer Academic Advisor, Niko is dedicated to helping students navigate their academic journeys with confidence and clarity. Drawing on his own experiences, he is passionate about mentoring peers and empowering them to achieve their academic and professional aspirations.