Meet our Student Advisors!
Peer advisors are available daily. Stop in to learn from them about the various advising tools to assist in your academic journey.
- Advisement & Registration assistance
- Assistance with advising tools and degree planning
- APAS, Schedule Builder, and more
- Add/Change Advisors within our collegiate unit
- Scheduling appointments with a professional academic advisor
- Connect students to campus tools and resources
- Facilitate improved student understanding of major and degree requirements
- Provide a unique leadership opportunity to current UMD students
August Watson
Year in School: Sophomore (Class of 2027)
Studying: Teaching Social Studies and Political Science
Hometown: Shakopee, MN
Involvement on campus: Peer advisor, EMAE secretary
Fun fact(s) about you: I was chosen as the diamond at a Bridgerton event.
Why do you enjoy being a Peer Advisor?
I am really excited to help out where I can and enjoy making CAHSS feel even more welcoming than it already is!
I am really excited to help out where I can and enjoy making CAHSS feel even more welcoming than it already is!
What is your favorite thing about UMD?
I love being near Lake Superior and all the history surrounding Duluth, and I love the Northern Shores coffee shop. It's a nice place to hangout or study.
I love being near Lake Superior and all the history surrounding Duluth, and I love the Northern Shores coffee shop. It's a nice place to hangout or study.