
Welcome to the
Peer Ambassador Program
The Peer Ambassador Program is designed as a supportive extension of the Academic Advising Center (AAC) aimed to support to eligible freshman QC in 4 students and undeclared transfer students during their first year at Queens College. All students must meet with a professional academic advisor for initial advisement and registration and are also encouraged to connect with our peers for additional support.
Our peer ambassadors are experienced upper-level students who understand both the excitement and challenges of starting college or transitioning to a new college environment. These trained student leaders are here to share insights, answer questions, and offer guidance on everything from navigating campus to managing academics.
Through the peer-to-peer connection, we have created a community built on support and connection that empowers every student to thrive both academically and personally in the spirit of student success.

MEET OUR PEERS
Peer Coordinators are recent QC graduates who were past peers and now serve to facilitate mentorship and training to the peer ambassadors. The Peer Coordinators provide support and guidance to the peers and new students while they work towards achieving their own professional and career goals.

Lizbeth Marte
Peer Program Coordinator
Peer Ambassadors are dedicated, current students who provide invaluable support to incoming students during their first year at Queens College. Serving as friendly guides and a knowledgeable resource, they share insights on academics, campus involvement, and navigating college challenges. Through personalized peer-led support ambassadors foster a welcoming community that empowers new students to thrive.
Program Administrators

CONNECT WITH A PEER!
New + Current Student Assistance
Peer Ambassadors outreach to newly committed freshmen and transfer students. Students are provided with information and resources on how to register for their New Student Advising (NSA) session, register for classes, activate electronic accounts, and more!
Peer Ambassadors provide additional support for new and current students during virtual and in-person office hours in the AAC Support Lab located in Kiely Hall, Room 226.
In Person and Virtual Services
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED – Just Drop In!
Monday – Thursday: 10am – 4pm
In Person – KIELY 226
or
Virtual via ZOOM
Meeting ID: 851 1579 8911
Passcode: 252631
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Academic Advising Center (AAC) Peer Ambassador Program launched in 2021 to provide peer-to-peer advisement support for matriculated undergraduate students. Since then, the program has grown with the generous support and collaborative partnerships of College Access: Research Action & (CARA), Career Launch/Service Corps, Gates Foundation, Gray Foundation, Petrie Foundation, Summerfield Foundation and CUNY Central Office of Student Affairs (COSA).
In addition to these grant-funded partnerships, the AAC is excited to announce a new collaboration with the Sociology Department beginning Fall 2025. Eligible students may now earn 3 Sociology elective credits for their work as peer leaders through our structured peer mentoring program. This collaboration allows students to gain valuable leadership experience while earning college credit.
The Peer Ambassador Program offers peer-to-peer holistic support to eligible new freshman students involved in the QC in 4 program and undeclared transfer students through a cohort based model. Our cohorts consist of all students who are unaffiliated with special programs which provide their own advisement and support (e.g. ACE QC, Global Student Success Program (GSSP), Honors, Macaulay, Project ExCEL, SEEK, & Veterans).
The AAC Peer Ambassadors initiate contact with new students during the new student onboarding cycle to assist with a successful transition into the first semester. At the start of the fall and spring semesters, mentoring cohorts are assigned. Peers assist their students with academic readiness, registration, navigating CUNY systems, providing office referrals, and much more!
The peer freshman program (CUNY College Connect) and the peer transfer program (QC ADAPTS: “Academic Development Ambassador Program for Transfer Students”) have been instrumental in providing students with the support and guidance to persist through the first academic year.
TRAINING
College Access: Research & Action (CARA) College Allies provides peers with 75+ hours of paid training throughout the academic year to successfully support students, in addition to helping them to gain positive academic and professional experiences. CARA addresses college retention for first-generation, low income, and students of color by positioning trained college students on campuses to support their peers through the potential obstacles of completing a degree.
Additionally, the AAC Peers receive training by the program coordinators and administrators. Trainings are focused on campus-specific policies and procedures, proactive caseload management, interpreting advising checklists/degree requirements, and more.
The AAC Peer Ambassador Program embodies the QC motto, “Discimus ut serviamus”, which translates to “we learn so that we may serve.” All AAC Peer Ambassadors are trained to be effective resources to students to promote positive academic choices and life skills.
FAQ
Q: How can I meet with a Peer Ambassador?
A: Feel free to drop in virtually or in-person, Kiely Rm 226, during their office hours. No appointment needed!
Q: I don’t have a Peer Ambassador; how can I get one?
A: You can email aacpeers@qc.cuny.edu and provide your EMPLID. We will be in touch with more information regarding your eligibility.
Q: There are no academic advisor appointments soon, can I get help today?
A: Of course! Feel free to make an appointment or drop by and ask any questions you may have.
Reminder: Peer Ambassadors are NOT advisors and CANNOT remove holds from your account. Depending on your questions, you may be referred to make an appointment via the QC Navigate app to meet with an advisor. However, we can help you navigate that process and answer any questions we can possibly can to help!

Office Information
Director:
Laura Silverman
Associate Director:
Rebecca De Jesus
Program Supervisor:
Caitlin Wilson
Program Coordinator:
Lizbeth Marte
Office: Kiely Hall, Room 226
Phone: 718.570.0485
Email: aacpeers@qc.cuny.edu
Instagram: qcaacpeers
Quick Links
- Incoming Freshmen – “Know B4U Go”
- Incoming Transfers – “Know B4U Go”
- Academic Program Maps
- Career Engagement
- Career Maps
- CUNY Transfer Explorer (T-Rex)
- Major Declaration
- Learning Commons
- Registration Toolkit