Peer Advisor: Meet or Refer

Peer Advisor: Meet or Refer?
UC DAVIS • DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ECOLOGY

Peer Advisor: Meet or Refer?

Select the primary reason the student wants to meet.

For HDE, CRD, LDA & SED Peer Advisors


Rule of Thumb

Peer Advisor: educate, explain, demonstrate, and help students build a draft academic plan.

Major Advisor: approve, decide, certify, interpret exceptions/policies, and handle complex major-advising cases.

If the reason is not clearly appropriate for peer advising, refer to a Major Advisor.

Last updated: September 10, 2026  •  Version 1.7
This tool is intended as a peer-advising reference. When uncertain, consult a professional advisor.