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First-Year Experience (FYE) Leadership Programs

The Office of First-Year Experience Programs & Initiatives focuses to provide a welcoming and supportive environment that prepares you with valuable resources that are critical in transitioning successfully here at Concordia University Irvine. Our office has two levels of leadership: Peer Advising Leaders (PALs) and Peer Advising Coordinators (PACs). These leadership positions are unique ministries on campus that embody a Christ-like, servant leadership philosophy.

Peer Advising Leaders (PALs)

  • Serve as the front line student ambassadors of CUI during SOAR, Spring Orientation and INT 100: Foundations.
  • PALs are sophomores, juniors, or seniors who intentionally invest in our new students' lives from the very first day they arrive on campus.
  • There are two groups of PALs: Freshmen PALs and Transfer PALs. Each group focuses on the needs of each group and strives to provide a meaningful and welcoming experience to Concordia.
  • Freshmen PALs work alongside instructors to assist with class discussions and activities.
  • PALs enroll in INT 105: Leadership, a 3-unit course to help students grow their understanding of leadership development. Once this class has been completed, student leaders do not have to take this course again.
  • PALs are required to host/coordinate at least 4 on/off campus social gatherings for their students throughout the semester. These intentional interactions aim to foster the students' sense of belonging to the campus community.
  • PALs volunteer their time and efforts.

Peer Advising Coordinators (PACs)

  • Supervise the Peer Advising Leaders (PALs) and take a lead role in developing and preparing Student Orientation Activities and Registration (SOAR), and facilitating Spring Orientation.
  • Assist with spring and fall PAL training with the Director of First-Year Experience Programs & Initiatives.
  • There are a total of 4 PACs that oversee PALs throughout the Fall semester.
  • Hours for this position are approximately 5 hours a week in the fall and spring, and between 20-30 hours a week in the summer (June – August).

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Concordia University Irvine is a U.S. News Top Tier Regional University and has been named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the fastest growing private nonprofit master's institutions. CUI serves over 4,000 students annually.

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