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Peer Navigator Program

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The Peer Navigator Program is a peer-to-peer mentoring program designed to provide holistic support to student veterans through their journey at UC San Diego. Peer Navigators are experienced UC San Diego student veterans who provide one-on-one support, community connections, and resources for personal, professional, and academic success. Navigators will connect you with campus resources while working with you individually on setting and achieving your goals.

This service is currently only open for student veterans.

If you are not a student veteran and are seeking a peer to peer mentoring opportunity, please consider these resources:
Transfer Peer Coaching
International Peer Coaching
First-Generation Peer Coaching

Our Peer Navigators are NASPA Certified Peer Educators trained who are also required to complete ongoing training and professional development opportunities throughout the year.

Need more information? Contact the Student Veterans Resource Center by email at svrc@ucsd.edu.

How Do I Sign Up?

Interested?

Jumpstart your first year by connecting with a Peer Navigator. All you have to do is fill out our opt-in form. 

Meet Your Peer Navigators

Apply Today!

If you are a returning student veteran, we encourage you to apply to be a Peer Navigator for the 2023-2024 academic year!

Peer Navigator Hiring 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I participate in the Peer Navigator Program

As a UC San Diego student you may have questions or want to build a community and connections on campus. Peer Navigators are here to support you! Peer Navigators are students just like you, who understand the unique experiences of transitioning from the military into higher education.

There are many reasons to participate, but here are just a few: 

  • Build community and connections on campus
  • Support for adjusting to civilian life
  • Access to academic, career and social support 
  • Having an “accountability buddy” and build solidarity with peers


What is the time commitment

There is no official time commitment, but we do recommend that you meet with your Peer Navigator 2-3 times per quarter. Meetings times range from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Your coach will provide you with activities to complete that directly relate to your goals. Completing these before your meetings will be helpful for you and your coach to debrief and make next steps. Activities might include:

  • Academic and community-based programming
  • Faculty office hours
  • Connecting with a relevant resource on campus
  • Participating in major- and career-focused activities
  • And more

Make an Appointment

If you would like to schedule a meeting with a Navigator, please use the Acuity Scheduling tool.  If these times do not fit within your schedule, please email svrc@ucsd.edu