Peer Involvement Advisors

Peer Involvement Advisors are fellow students who are trained to help you figure out which experience is right for you based on personal interests, goals, and needs.

How can Peer Involvement Advisors help?

If you are wondering 'How do I get involved?', meeting with a Peer Involvement Advisor is a great first step!

The UM community offers hundreds of meaningful experiences for students, but we know it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Our trained student staff can show you the tools available for your search, help you narrow down your options, and connect you with other services on campus to get you started.

You can talk to Peer Involvement Advisors about anything that relates to getting involved. For example, they can...

  • Help you find opportunities that suit your goals, align with your interests, or challenge you to explore something new
  • Assist you in searching for an appropriate experience based on your goal (ex. meeting new people, learning and enhancing specific skills, etc.)
  • Show you how to navigate specific UM resources such as UMConnect and the Experience Catalogue
  • Provide you with resources and guide you to the correct office to get you started on being involved

Who can book an appointment with a Peer Involvement Advisor?

You are eligible to meet with a Peer Involvement Advisor if you are a student in the categories below:

  • UM students
    • All faculties and programs, including Extended Education
    • All campuses
    • All years, including graduate students
  • International College of Manitoba (ICM) students
  • English Language Centre (ELC) students

Where are the appointments held?

Peer Involvement Advisor appointments are held either in-person at the Student Life Office (225 University Centre) or online on Microsoft Teams.

How long is a Peer Involvement Advisor Appointment?

Peer Involvement Advisor appointments are usually around 15-20 minutes.

How many times can I book an appointment?

You can book a one-time appointment or several appointments with a Peer Involvement Advisor throughout the year. There is no guarantee that you will see the same person twice, but you can always check if this is possible by emailing studentlife@umanitoba.ca.

Is there a cost for appointments?

No, appointments are completely free!

How can I prepare for my appointment / get the most out of my appointment?

Here are some ways you can get the most out of your appointment with a Peer Involvement Advisor: 

  1. Look up the location of the office or get set up on Microsoft Teams
  2. Login to your UMConnect account and try looking around
  3. Look at some of the experiences available on the Experience Catalogue
  4. Write down any questions or concerns that you have
  5. Consider the following prompts:
    • What are your interests or values?
    • What activities have you tried in the past? Which ones did you like or dislike? Why?
    • Is there an area in which you'd like to gain more experience or a specific skill you'd like to develop? Or are you looking to diversify your knowledge, experience, and skills?
    • Are you looking for something that is comfortable or a challenge?
    • How much time do you have available? How much time are you looking to commit to a new experience?

Helpful guides to get you started

Meet the Peer Involvement Advisors

man standing in front of a pond

Tyler Big George (he/him)

Indigenous Peer Involvement Advisor

Faculty of Science, Psychology
I am a gamer, father, and mature student that spends too much effort singing in my car on the way to university. For me, being involved on campus helped me build connections that has helped me and continues to help me along my university experience.

Contact us

Student Life
225 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellor's Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

involvement@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9093
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday