Heavener Peer Advisors
Peer-to-peer advising support
The Heavener Peer Advisors are a dynamic group of experienced, business upperclassmen highly trained to provide first-year Business Gators with academic advising and transition support in the Heavener School of Business.
The Heavener Peer Advisors are available to answer your questions and guide you on the path to academic success and leadership.
How can the Peer Advisors can help you?
The Heavener Peer Advisors can answer your questions about advising issues.
- Business majors, minors, & scheduling
- The Heavener Leadership Sequence
- Balancing a full-time course load and a part-time job
- Getting involved in clubs and organizations on campus
- Upcoming events within the college and professional events
Meet with a Peer Advisor
After reviewing the peer advisor biographies, request a consultation with your advisor of choice. Advisor appointments are available:
- Monday – Thursday
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Apply to be a Heavener Peer Advisor
Are you a dynamic, business upperclassman interested in supporting the success of first-year students in the Heavener School of Business?
The advisors are a vital part of the Academic and Career Advising team and primarily assist first-year students in the creation of semester and academic plans.
- Must be a second-year student or above
- Must commit to one semester of training (spring)
- Must commit at least two semesters of service (fall and spring)
- Maintain an overall/UF GPA of a 3.0, remain in good standing, and have a clear judicial history
- Excellent communication skills
- Capacity for discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality
- Demonstrated record of maturity and academic excellence
- Ability to work on a team with minimal supervision
- Deep knowledge of the University of Florida, including support resources and campus involvement
Complete an application to express your interest in joining the Heavener Peer Advisors for the next academic year. Applications are accepted in the fall for the academic year.
Are you ready to be a peer advisor?
Connect with the Heavener Peer Advisors
Heavener School of Business
333 Heavener Hall