The Office of International Education (OIE) Peer Advisor helps incoming CAS international students as they integrate to the Willamette University campus. During orientation, peer advisors help with airport pick ups, initial housing move-in, and the 2-day orientation program. Meals during orientation are provided for peer advisors. After the initial arrival, peer advisors are responsible for checking in with students during the first week of the semester.

  • In Fall: Peer advisors volunteer for a two-week period from mid-August (starting the Saturday before Opening Days)
  • In Spring: Peer advisors volunteer for a two week period from mid-January (starting the Wednesday before classes begin for spring semester)

It is hoped peer advisors will be mentors and friends to new international students as they settle into academic and campus life at Willamette University. It is possible for peer advisors to plan activities with students beyond the two week program, but it is not required.

OIE peer advisors work approximately 20-25 hours during the week of international student orientation, and typically 2-4 hours during first week of the semester. Although the position is unpaid, meals and expenses while working are covered with advance approval.

Interested applicants

Interested applicants for spring must apply by September 30th. You must apply by March 1st for the fall program.

For more information, contact Chris Andresen, OIE Associate Director.

Download the application. After completing this form, please submit to the Office of International Education, Global Learning Center.

Willamette University

Office of International Education

Address
Global Learning Center
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 U.S.A.
Phone
503-375-5493

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