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WELCOME

Letter to the AAP Community of Scholars

WELCOME TO FALL 2026 AAP COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS!

We hope you all had a wonderful and productive yet relaxing summer! Also, we hope you and your families are safe and well.

As we begin Fall quarter, we will continue to integrate AAP’s Community of Care initiative into the Peer Learning Unit. As a Community of Scholars, we must ensure that AAP students, staff, and campus partners are taking care of one another.

AAP services including peer learning will offer in-person sessions unless otherwise noted. We know that peer learning is an important support service for many of our scholars and we are working hard to continue to support you as much as possible.

IN-PERSON PEER LEARNING SESSIONS:

We will be using Campbell Hall for all in-person peer learning sessions during Fall 2026. We will continue to provide the AAP community with the support needed while maintaining safe and productive workspaces.

PEER LEARNING SIGN-UPS:

AAP Peer Learning sign-ups are done through MyUCLA following the Peer Learning pass system protocol. In addition, you will receive a notification via MyUCLA to remind you of enrollment passes during Week 1. Please review the following link for additional information about online sign-ups: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/units/peer-learning/#online-sign-ups. Although the Peer Learning Unit Administrative Team will be available for in-person support based on a hybrid schedule during Fall 2026, we will always be responding to email messages as much as possible.

PEER LEARNING ROOMS:

All rooms will be prioritized for scheduled peer learning sessions beginning Week 2 of the quarter, with usage primarily for our student staff for employment purposes. When peer learning sessions are not being held, these spaces may be used for other AAP programmatic efforts and studying.

PEER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

Although the 2026–2027 Academic Year PLF Application remains open, we are not actively recruiting for additional PLFs at this time. You are still welcome to submit an application, as we may review existing applications should positions become available. We encourage you to check back in the spring during our usual recruitment season for the 2027–2028 Academic Year PLF Application.

ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES:

For the most up to date information on our services, please continue to check our website: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/units/peer-learning/ and follow us on Instagram @aap_peerlearning.

If you have questions regarding the AAP Peer Learning Unit, please do not hesitate to stop by our main office at 1214 Campbell Hall or email us at aappeerlearning@college.ucla.edu.

Our hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Additionally, to determine your AAP eligibility status as currently enrolled UCLA students, please review the following website: https://www.aap.ucla.edu/about-aap/becoming-an-aap-member/ .

We are committed to continuing to support your academic achievement and excellence at UCLA.

We look forward to seeing you all in Campbell Hall and the Peer Learning Unit.

Wishing you all the best of luck during the Fall quarter.

Sincerely,

The Peer Learning Unit Administrative Team

What is Peer Learning?

WHAT IS PEER LEARNING?

Free Peer Learning is offered to all AAP students who want to strengthen their abilities to think critically and independently, read analytically, write well, engage in interdisciplinary reasoning, and study effectively while mastering course materials. Every year, we train over 130+ Peer Learning Facilitators (mostly successful upper division AAP students) to work as Peer Learning Facilitators (PLFs) and to serve as academic role models. The Unit provides Peer Learning Sessions to almost 2,000 AAP students every week. AAP Peer Learning sessions offer students an opportunity to shape their own educational experiences – and to excel. The Peer Learning Unit builds on the premise that critical thinking and intellectual independence are developed through questioning and dialogue. Most of our Peer Learning sessions take place in small groups of three to twelve students. This setting fosters discussion and allows students to listen to, grapple with, and articulate new perspectives. It enables students to work collaboratively, helping them to see that they can rely on classmates as well as Peer Learning Facilitators; it helps students develop the tools necessary for scholarly inquiry. We treat writing as a process of ongoing revision, encouraging students to critically evaluate and edit their own writing.

PHILOSOPHY

AAP Peer Learning Makes a Difference!!!

AAP Peer Learning sessions are concerned with fostering excellence, not remediation. Every year, the AAP Peer Learning Unit provides free workshops to more than 5,600+ AAP students through its Math/ Sciences, and Humanities/Social Sciences Labs. AAP Peer Learning sessions offer you a unique opportunity to receive individual attention, to shape your own educational experience, and to push yourself to academic excellence.

The majority of our sessions are done in small groups of three to twelve students. Small group Peer Learning fosters discussion and allows for the articulation of different perspectives. It helps you develop the tools necessary for scholarly inquiry. It allows you to work collaboratively, to help one another, to see that you can rely on classmates as well as TA’s and PLFs, and to see that you are not alone in your personal and/or academic pursuits.

Composition courses are led almost exclusively one-on-one and focus on your own expression and understanding. Writing is treated as a process of ongoing revision, teaching you to critically evaluate and revise your own writing. Individual sessions allow the Peer Learning Facilitator to become more involved in your learning process, and to get a close-up look at what skills, experiences, and knowledge you bring to the course. Individual sessions give you and the PLF a better opportunity to get to know and trust one another.

AAP’s Peer Learning philosophy is grounded in the following beliefs:

To become active and critical thinkers, students must assume responsibility for the learning that occurs in Peer Learning sessions. The aim is to place students at the center of Peer Learning sessions, making students responsible for interpreting materials, questioning concepts, and testing the ideas encountered in classes.

AAP Peer Learning Facilitators do not reproduce the role of the instructor. In fact, they regularly encourage students to meet with their professors and TA’s. PLFs supplement instruction by getting you to engage course materials actively, critically, and independently through questioning, dialogue, and debate. The aim is to place you at the center of the Peer Learning session, making you responsible for interpreting materials, questioning concepts, and testing the ideas you encounter in your classes.

Students recognize their own intellectual authority best in an environment that combines rigorous academic expectations with encouragement, support, and respect.

AAP Peer Learning Facilitators encourage you to share your experiences and insights freely during sessions; they provide you with constructive feedback that acknowledges the value of your ideas and validates your potential as an aspiring scholar; they actively challenge your perceptions and help you appreciate the power and value of your ethnic and socio-economic background.

Effective Peer Learning Facilitators are intellectual mentors who offer their personal support and their knowledge of campus life.

Peer Learning Facilitators are sometimes asked to mediate in problems and situations that have roots in distinctly non- academic spheres: in feelings of alienation, anxiety about family expectations, financial pressures, and the like. Trained in crisis intervention, AAP PLFs provide students with information about campus resources and refer students to the appropriate campus offices.

Why should I sign up for Peer Learning?

WHY SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR PEER LEARNING?

Many students worry about using Peer Learning, thinking that it’s remedial. Perhaps you are one. Here are some reasons students give for not using AAP Peer Learning workshops and our responses to them.

Reason #1: I don’t need Peer Learning sessions because I’m not in academic difficulty.

Our unit is broader than trouble-shooting or remedy-seeking. AAP Peer Learning sessions are designed to enhance your learning–even if you are an “A” student. Learning is enriched if it takes place in a social context where you can test your understanding in dialogue with others. Everyone can benefit from seeing how others view things, hearing responses to one’s own ideas and the ideas of others, and receiving encouragement from one’s peers. Peer Learning sessions give you a place to assume the role of instructor as well as learner; and it introduces you to a network of other students. Of course, if you are having trouble understanding class material, Peer Learning sessions are a fine place to seek assistance. We know that people sometimes feel stigmatized when they ask for help, but it’s important to recognize that you don’t need to handle everything alone. Working with a Peer Learning Facilitator does not detract from whatever you accomplish.

Reason #2: I don’t want to depend on others.

Peer Learning sessions are designed not only to strengthen your academic skills, but to cultivate your confidence and self-reliance. Peer Learning Facilitators will help you articulate your ideas, not impose their own. They will help you view your work critically and guide you to look for options. Peer Learning sessions are student-centered. We encourage you and the PLF to discuss expectations, to examine the Peer Learning session relationship, and to work on that relationship as you work together on academic material.

Reason #3: I don’t have time for Peer Learning sessions.

Time is at a premium at the university. The quarter system is demanding. Our sessions will help you get started quicker and become more organized and focused, all of which should generate enthusiasm in your work.

Reason #4: I had a bad experience with Peer Learning sessions.

Perhaps you have had a bad experience with Peer Learning sessions. That does happen. Things can go wrong in human relationships. Maybe it was a personality conflict, or perhaps your expectations were different from the PLF’s. Whatever the reason, we urge you to try Peer Learning sessions again. Bad experiences are the rare exception in our unit.

Reason #5: If I want Peer Learning sessions, I can use my friends.

We think it’s good for you to get together with other students and encourage you to do just that whenever you can. But we think you’ll find it useful to develop a relationship centered on our Peer Learning sessions. For one thing, friends may not always be available. Our Peer Learning sessions have more of a sustained quality rather than a drop-in one. An ongoing Peer Learning session relationship, with a trained PLF, guided by AAP’s educational philosophy, offers you an avenue to academic excellence. In closing, though we urge you to use AAP Peer Learning sessions for a number of reasons, one very important reason remains: this unit belongs to you–the students. It was formed by students like yourself, and it has been passed on to you. Many of the Peer Learning Facilitators (PLFs) are AAP students like yourself. If AAP Peer Learning sessions are to continue to meet your needs, it is extremely important that you help shape its direction by your active participation.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Academic Year Course Offerings

Humanities and Social Sciences Lab	Math and Sciences Lab
AN N EA 10W Anthropology 1, 2, 3, 4 Chicana/o Studies 10A/B, 101 Classics 10, 20, 30 Comparative Literature 2AW/BW/CW/DW, 4CW/DW Economics 1, 2, 11, 41, 101, 102, 103 English 10A/B/C English Comp A, 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 3D, 4W, 5W, 100W Gender 10 History 1A/B/C, 8A/B/C Linguistics 1, 20, 120A/B Management 1A/B Philosophy 6, 7, 8, 22W, 31 Political Science 6, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 Psychology 10, 15, 100A/B, 110, 115, 120A, 135, 150 Public Affairs 40, 60 Religion M60W Scandinavian 40W, 50W, 60W Sociology 1, 20, 101, 102 Spanish 25, 27, 42, 44, 119, 120 * The availability of the above courses is subject to change each quarter	Astronomy 3, 5 Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences 1 Chemistry 14 A/B/C/D, 14AE/BE, 14BL/CL, 17, 20A/B/L, 30A/B/C, 153A CS 31/32 EPS SCI 15 Life Sciences 7 A/B/C, 15, 30A/B, 40, 107 Mathematics 1, 3A/B/C, 31A/B, 31AL, 32A/B, 33A/B, 115A, 131A MIMG 101 PIC 10A/B Phy Sci 5 Physics 1A/B/C, 5A/B/C, 10 Statistics 10, 13, 100A * The availability of the above courses is subject to change each quarter

Humanities and Social Sciences Lab

Math and Sciences Lab

AN N EA 10W

Anthropology 1, 2, 3, 4

Chicana/o Studies 10A/B, 101

Classics 10, 20, 30

Comparative Literature 2AW/BW/CW/DW, 4CW/DW

Economics 1, 2, 11, 41, 101, 102, 103

English 10A/B/C

English Comp A, 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 3D, 4W, 5W, 100W

Gender 10

History 1A/B/C, 8A/B/C

Linguistics 1, 20, 120A/B

Management 1A/B

Philosophy 6, 7, 8, 22W, 31

Political Science 6, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50

Psychology 10, 15, 100A/B, 110, 115, 120A, 135, 150

Public Affairs 40, 60

Religion M60W

Scandinavian 40W, 50W, 60W

Sociology 1, 20, 101, 102

Spanish 25, 27, 42, 44, 119, 120

* The availability of the above courses is subject to change each quarter

Astronomy 3, 5

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences 1

Chemistry 14 A/B/C/D, 14AE/BE, 14BL/CL, 17, 20A/B/L, 30A/B/C, 153A

CS 31/32

EPS SCI 15

Life Sciences 7 A/B/C, 15, 30A/B, 40, 107

Mathematics 1, 3A/B/C, 31A/B, 31AL, 32A/B, 33A/B, 115A, 131A

MIMG 101

PIC 10A/B

Phy Sci 5

Physics 1A/B/C, 5A/B/C, 10

Statistics 10, 13, 100A

* The availability of the above courses is subject to change each quarter

Summer 2026 Course Offerings

Summer Session A	Summer Session C
Chemistry 14A Chemistry 14C Life Science 7A Life Science 30A Physics 1A	Chemistry 14B Chemistry 14D Life Science 7B

Summer Session A

Summer Session C

Chemistry 14A

Chemistry 14C

Life Science 7A

Life Science 30A

Physics 1A

Chemistry 14B

Chemistry 14D

Life Science 7B

ONLINE SIGN-UPS

AAP PEER LEARNING ENROLLMENT PASSES

Effective Fall 2017, Peer Learning enrollment is divided into two assigned passes that give all students an opportunity to enroll in peer learning sessions, before an open pass for everyone. Please check MyUCLA for your individually assigned enrollment passes one week before the first week of each term.

Important: Students not enrolled in classes will be dropped from peer learning sessions.

Enrollment Queue

Beginning Wednesday of week 1 through the following Sunday, you may experience a wait time before accessing the Peer Learning system whenever the system is experiencing a high volume of Peer Learning transactions. Your individual wait time will be displayed on the screen. You may logout of MyUCLA during your wait time and your position in the queue will be preserved. However, it is critical that you return to the Peer Learning page and are present before your wait time expires, otherwise, you will be placed at the end of the queue and assigned a new wait time.

In order to allow sufficient time to wait in the queue and to complete the enrollment process, it is highly recommended that you login to MyUCLA and visit the Pear Learning page as close to the beginning of each of your assigned pass times as possible. You must complete your enrollment transactions before the end of your pass time.

Help keep wait times short for everyone! Once you have completed your Peer Learning Enrollment, please refrain from returning to the MyUCLA Peer Learning Page until your next pass begins.

First Peer Learning Enrollment Pass

During first pass, students may enroll in peer learning for one class. This gives all students a better chance to obtain at least some Peer Learning. Students who do not enroll in a session during their first pass must wait until their second pass to enroll.

Second Peer Learning Enrollment Pass

During second pass, students may enroll in peer learning for up to two classes

Open Peer Learning Enrollment Pass

Once the two initial assigned passes are completed, all AAP students will have an opportunity to add or drop sessions through the end of the third week.

Students are not allowed to enroll before their specified enrollment pass time(s). Enrollment pass times are assigned based on your year of entry to UCLA. Appointment times are randomly assigned within pass periods that are prioritized by group in the following order:

New students
Second year students
Third year students
Fourth year (or older) students

How to SIGN UP for AAP Peer Learning Sessions

Access the MyUCLA Peer Learning feature by either of the following ways:
Click the Peer Learning link

Or

Log on to MyUCLA and click the “ACADEMICS” tab. In the “Advising and Academic Services” section, click “Peer Learning.”
Read the terms of agreement. If you agree, check the box for each section, then click “I Agree.”
Select the appropriate term from the menu in the upper-right corner (e.g. Fall 2017).
Select AAP from the Unit menu in the top-left corner, if not already selected.
In the PEER LEARNING menu, click FIND A SESSION.
Click on the subject area you want to enroll in (e.g. Physics), then select a course.
If no session time matches your schedule, click the “request an alternate time” link.
If the course you would like is not listed, we encourage you to request the course using the WISH LIST function.

If you have any questions about how to sign up, please email us at aappeerlearning@college.ucla.edu or give us a call at 310.206.7771.

Here’s a quick video tutorial:

WRITING DROP-IN SESSIONS

AAP Peer Learning will now offer one-on-one writing drop-in sessions designed to help AAP students strengthen their essays, papers, resumes, cover letters, scholarship essays, and more. Sessions are 30 minutes each and will be offered virtually via Zoom. Sessions begin Week 4 and will continue until Week 10 (Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters). Note: Limit 2 sessions/week for each AAP student. First come, first served basis.

To All AAP Students:

Fall 2026 Writing Drop-in Appointments: TBA

Writing Drop-In Hours at Campus Partner Centers

Fall 2026: TBA

Questions? Contact aappeerlearning@college.ucla.edu

JOIN OUR TEAM

OPEN: 2026-2027 Academic Year PLF Applications

Position Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

What is a PLF?
Peer Learning Facilitators (PLFs) are mainly upper division undergraduates who successfully completed courses in the Math, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines. They seek to help AAP Students assess and develop the reading, writing, quantitative reasoning and analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for success at the university. PLFs provide their peers with the intellectual challenge, encouragement, and personal support they need to recognize their own authority as thinkers and learners. PLFs also help AAP students navigate the academic expectations at UCLA.

What do they do?
For the most part, PLFs facilitate sessions in small groups of 3-12 peers. This approach fosters discussion and allows their peers to share, listen to, grapple with, and articulate new and different perspectives. It helps AAP students develop the tools necessary for scholarly inquiry and enables them to work collaboratively through a reciprocal exchange of knowledge, and to see that they can utilize their peers, teaching assistants, and PLFs in the learning process. Sessions allow the PLF to validate and integrate the skills, experiences, and knowledge that their peers bring to the course. In addition, the weekly sessions allow PLFs and their peers an opportunity to form a community that can serve as a safe space of intellectual growth and empowerment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Facilitating student learning sessions individually and in groups
Attending discipline meetings and collaborating with other Peer Learning Facilitators
Maximum of 12 hours per week. Pay rates vary from $21.79 to $27.99 per hour, depending on student status and type of work

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Currently enrolled as a UCLA undergraduate student
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Overall G.P.A of 3.0 in relevant courses required and 3.5+ G.P.A preferred
Command of course material as demonstrated by performance in course(s) and interview
Demonstrated sensitivity to multiculturalism and openness to diverse points of view
Interest in helping other students think critically and develop independent learning skills
Commitment to work the whole academic year preferred
The completion of at least one full undergraduate academic year at UCLA by June 2026 preferred
Past tutoring/teaching experience and/or experience with AAP, FSP, TSP, or EOP programs preferred
Understanding the mission and vision of AAP and the objectives of AAP Peer Learning Unit preferred

Selection Process

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants will be screened according to eligibility criteria and a selected group will be interviewed, generally by an interview committee. Previous employment with AAP and student and Supervisor evaluations will also be considered.

Priority Application deadline: Sunday, April 26, 2026 by 11:59 p.m

NOTE: No email submissions will be accepted; Online applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

A completed application includes:

Application
Resume (see application for more details)
Cover Letter (see application for more details)
Unofficial Transcript (most recent)

What Positions Are Available?

WHAT POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

Position availability varies significantly based on a variety of factors. If you are interested in applying for the 2026-2027 academic year, we recommend you apply for all of the courses you feel qualified to facilitate. Visit our “Course Offerings” tab to see the courses we generally need Peer Learning Facilitators for.

The priority deadline is Sunday, April 26, 2026 by 11:59 p.m with applications accepted on a rolling basis. If you would like more information regarding a specific position, contact a PLF Supervisor. See “Contact Us” tab for staff contact information.**

Important Notices

IMPORTANT NOTICES

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
This PLF position is classified under the “Tutor” status and is an exempt, bi-weekly position. If an applicant should have another job on campus concurrent to the PLF/tutor job, a review of the positions for non-exempt or exempt status, appointment percentage and pay cycle, will be conducted to determine whether the applicant may hold a PLF/tutor position AND another additional employment for the 2026 – 2027 academic year (including but not limited to employment with ASUCLA, Residential Life, Teaching Assistant, etc.) in accordance with applicable personnel policies. If a PLF would like to be considered for other on-campus positions during the 2026 – 2027 academic year, they must:

make a formal request to their PLF Supervisor(s) and
receive written approval from the Lab Manager.

If there are any questions regarding an applicant’s current employment classification status, the applicant should contact their position’s corresponding Human Resource Department.

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UCLA’s privacy statement for campus employment

PLF Application

PLF APPLICATION

Begin your PLF Application today

All parts of the application must be submitted by their stated deadline for priority consideration.

Note: The 2026-2027 application is now open!

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Please submit your application as soon as possible and email the corresponding PLF supervisor(s) to confirm receipt.

PLF Information Sessions

AAP PLF INFORMATION SESSIONS

INFO SESSION: Humanities and Social Sciences Lab & Math and Sciences Lab

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 14, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: 1112 Campbell Hall

Questions? Contact aappeerlearning@college.ucla.edu for more info.

CLOSED: 2026 F/TSP PLF and Reader Application (Check back in Spring 2027)

Position Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

What is a PLF?
Peer Learning Facilitators (PLFs) are mainly upper-division undergraduates who successfully completed courses in the Math, Sciences, Humanities, and/or Social Sciences disciplines. They seek to help AAP students assess and develop the reading, writing, interdisciplinary reasoning, and analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for success at the university. PLFs provide students with the intellectual challenge, encouragement, and personal support they need to recognize their own authority as thinkers and learners. PLFs also act as mediators and mentors, helping AAP students deal with the academic expectations at UCLA.

What does a PLF do?
For the most part, the intellectual mentors facilitate sessions in 1-1 and small groups. This approach fosters discussion and allows students to listen to, grapple with, and articulate new and different perspectives. It helps students develop the tools necessary for scholarly inquiry and enables them to work collaboratively, to help one another, and to see that they can rely on classmates as well as on teaching assistants and PLFs in the learning process. Sessions allow the PLF to get a close-up look at what skills, experiences, and background knowledge the student brings to the course. In addition, sessions allow PLFs and students an opportunity to get to know and trust one another.

What is a Course Reader?
Course Readers are mainly undergraduate and graduate students whose primary duty is assistance in reading and grading of students’ papers and exams under the guidance and supervision of the faculty “Instructor of Record” who are vested with the sole and final responsibility for grading policies and procedures in the assigned course.

Position Logistics

POSITION LOGISTICS

PLFs

PLEASE NOTE:

Current undergraduate and graduate students who are continuing as an undergraduate or graduate student, respectively, for Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 are eligible for the PLF position.
NO HOUSING OR TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED.
THE PLF POSITION IS IN-PERSON. UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE UNABLE TO MAKE ANY ACCOMMODATIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT.

We will send out interviews to applicants who stand out on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held through scheduled appointments.
F/TSP Pay rates vary from $21.79 to $31.41 per hour, depending on student status (undergraduate/graduate) and type of work (individual/group sessions) from Monday, August 3, 2026 – Friday, September 11, 2026. Please note that for these six-weeks the workload is not to exceed 240 hours and will be paid on an hourly basis as worked.
Training will take place from July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026. The program expects your commitment to attend all training, classes, and meetings. NOTE: If selected as a PLF or Alternate, training hours will be compensated at the appropriate hourly rate according to student status: $21.79 Undergraduate and $26.21 Graduate.
F/TSP will be offered in person for Summer 2026. All work-related training and meetings will be in person, unless otherwise noted.
MUST be able to attend training the week of July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026.
Other on-campus employment is not allowed above 20% time (8 hours/week) during the training appointment dates of July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026, as the F/TSP PLF training position has an appointment equivalent workload of 80% time.
Employees may only be appointed for all campus positions for a total of 100% time (40 hours/week). Other on-campus employment AND being enrolled in any classes is NOT allowed during the program appointment dates of August 3rd, 2026 – September 11th, 2026, as the F/TSP PLF position has an appointment at 100% time (full-time).

Course Readers

PLEASE NOTE:

The Course Reader positions are extremely limited and may not be available during 2026 F/TSP. These positions are assigned based on programmatic need and may possibly be available for Education 92F and a small number of other courses.
NO HOUSING OR TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED.
THE READER POSITION IS IN-PERSON. UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE UNABLE TO MAKE ANY ACCOMMODATIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT.

Only current undergraduate, Masters, or PhD students are eligible for the course reader position.
We will send out interviews to applicants who stand out on a rolling basis. Interviews will be held through scheduled appointments.
Other on-campus employment is not allowed during the program appointment dates of July 27, 2026 – September 18th, 2026 for more than 20 hrs/week, as the F/TSP Course Reader position has an appointment equivalent workload of 50% time (20 hrs/week).
Course Readers are paid on an hourly basis at $21.22/hr (Undergraduate) and $22.14 (Graduate)
Mandatory All Staff Meeting will take place on July 28th, 2026 from 3pm- 5pm.

Eligibility Criteria

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Be a current undergraduate or graduate student who is continuing as an undergraduate or graduate student, respectively, for Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 in good academic standing and must abide by the UCLA Student Code of Conduct.
Be familiar with AAP’s mission, vision, and goals.
Have an overall GPA of 3.0 in relevant courses (3.5+ GPA preferred).
Have successfully completed courses in the Math, Sciences, Humanities, or Social Sciences disciplines.
Have past facilitating/tutoring/teaching experience and/or experience with AAP, FSP, TSP, EOPS or EOP programs preferred
Have a strong command of course material and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as demonstrated by course performance and interview.
Demonstrate sensitivity and openness to diverse points of view and environments.
Have an interest in helping other students think critically and develop independent learning skills.
Be able to work independently and collaboratively, multitask, and be punctual and reliable.
Be able to work in person, including during daytime and evening hours
Commit to attend training and work full-time during Summer Session C.

Please Note:

If you have on-campus employment restrictions due to receipt of fellowships, scholarships, or any funding, please disclose those details if you are selected for an interview.
F/TSP program will be in person this summer, however, PLFs may need access to a WiFi network and an electronic device (computer, laptop, or tablet) to conduct the work outlined above if a hybrid option is necessary.

Application Components

APPLICATION COMPONENTS

Basic Applicant Information
Supplemental Materials to be uploaded:
- Cover Letter (1-page maximum)
- Resume
- UCLA Unofficial Transcript

APPLICATIONS DUE DATE – APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS. APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINE IS 6/21/2026 AT 11:59PM.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Alice Ho at aho@college.ucla.edu and/or Faye Tesoro at ftesoro@college.ucla.edu.

Courses Include

COURSES INCLUDE

Freshman Summer Program (FSP)

Education 92F: Academic Success in the Undergraduate Experience (Course Reader Position)
English 1: Introduction to University Discourse
English 2: Approaches to University Writing
English 3: English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language
English 100W: Advanced English Composition
English 100: Ways of Reading Race
Life Science 7A: Cell and Molecular Biology

Transfer Summer Program (TSP):

Chicana/o and Central American Studies 178: Latinas/Latinos and Law: Comparative and Historical Perspectives
Biochemistry 153A: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and Metabolism
English Composition 100W: Advanced English Composition
Psychology 133G: Culture and Human Development
Research Practice 103: Student Research Forum

FAQS

1. What is Peer Learning?
Free Peer Learning is offered to all AAP students who want to strengthen their abilities to think critically and independently, read analytically, write well, engage in interdisciplinary reasoning, and study effectively while mastering course materials. For more information, please visit the “Welcome” tab.

2. Where/How can I sign-up for peer learning session(s)?
Peer learning sign-ups will continue to be done through MyUCLA following the Peer Learning pass system protocol. You will receive a notification via MyUCLA to remind you of enrollment passes during Week 1. Please visit the “Online Sign-Ups” tab for more information. Here’s a quick video on How to Sign Up for AAP Peer Learning Session

3. I can’t see my enrollment pass times for AAP Peer Learning on MyUCLA. When will they appear?
Enrollment pass times for AAP Peer Learning become available by Wednesday morning of Week 1. If you don’t see your pass times by then, please stop by our office in 1214 Campbell Hall or reach out to us via email at aappeerlearning@college.ucla.edu for assistance. Please also keep in mind that the last day to sign up for peer learning sessions is Friday of Week 3.

4. I already signed up for a peer learning session via MyUCLA, what can I expect next?
Your PLFs will be reaching out to you via email to provide instructions and/or necessary information before your first session(s).

5. Who can use the Peer Learning Lab Rooms?
All rooms will be prioritized for scheduled peer learning sessions beginning Week 2 of the quarter, with usage primarily for our student staff for employment purposes. When peer learning sessions are not being held, these spaces may be used for other AAP programmatic efforts and studying.

6. Are there opportunities to become a PLF (Peer Learning Facilitator)?
Although the 2026–2027 Academic Year PLF Application remains open, we are not actively recruiting for additional PLFs at this time. You are still welcome to submit an application, as we may review existing applications should positions become available. We encourage you to check back in the spring during our usual recruitment season for the 2027–2028 Academic Year PLF Application.

NOTE: If you are not contacted for an interview and/or hired after being interviewed, your application will be kept on file for possible consideration during the academic year.

7. When do you actively recruit for PLF positions?
Most of our recruitment efforts happen during Spring Quarter. We hold multiple information sessions (usually in April) where you can learn more about the PLF position.

8. Where can I find AAP Peer Learning on social media?
Please follow us on Instagram @aap_peerlearning for more updates!

9. I still have Peer Learning questions not listed above, who can I reach out to/where can I find support?
If you have questions regarding the AAP Peer Learning Unit, please do not hesitate to stop by our main office at 1214 Campbell Hall or email us at aappeerlearning@college.ucla.edu. Our hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays 9:00am to 4:00pm.

10. I cannot sign-up for peer learning sessions, because I am not an AAP Member. Who can I ask to determine my AAP eligibility status?
To determine your AAP eligibility status as currently enrolled UCLA students, please review: “Becoming an AAP Member” or stop by the AAP New Student Programs main office at 1230 Campbell Hall.

11. Does AAP Peer Learning Unit have a brochure?
Yes! Link here:

AY 2026-2027 AAP Peer Learning Brochure

12. I am a former student staff/PLF in AAP Peer Learning. How do I request employment verification, a reference, or a letter of recommendation?
Please note that employment verification, reference requests, and letters of recommendation will only be processed upon formal request submitted directly to the appropriate Peer Learning Administrative team member. Requests must be made in writing/email to ensure proper handling and timely response.

13. I added a request to the peer learning ‘wishlist’ on MyUCLA, what can I expect next?
We always refer to the wishlist if a session becomes available. Once we have certain number of AAP students interested in the same session, we’ll reach out to let you know when it opens up.

14. How to sign up for peer learning writing drop-in appointments via MyUCLA?
See below for a quick video tutorial.Sessions are 30 minutes each and will be offered virtually via Zoom. Sessions begin Week 4 and will continue until Week 10 (Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters). Note: Limit 2 sessions/week for each AAP student. First come, first served basis. Please visit “Writing Drop-In Sessions” tab for more information.

Note: For better video quality, click the gear icon and select “Quality” → “1080p HD”

CONTACT US

Peer Learning Unit Administrative Team

PEER LEARNING UNIT ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Alice Ho, Ph.D.
Director of Peer Learning
Senior Director of Student Success and Research
Director of McNair Research Scholars Program
1202 Campbell
(310) 794-4186

Faye Tesoro, M.A.
Assistant Director
1201C Campbell Hall
(310) 206-9020

Nicole Julia Gutierrez
Lab Manager
1112A Campbell Hall
(310) 794-5093

Axel Hernandez
Assistant to the Director/Office Manager
1214 Campbell Hall
(310) 206-7771

**Please note that employment verification, reference requests, and letters of recommendation will only be processed upon formal request submitted directly to the appropriate Peer Learning Administrative team member. Requests must be made in writing/email to ensure proper handling and timely response.**

Humanities and Social Sciences PLF Supervisors

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PLF SUPERVISORS

Economics, Management, Public Affairs: Keisha Reine de Castro, aap.econmngt@gmail.com

English Composition & Humanities: Kaitlyn Wu, aapenglishcomposition@gmail.com and aap.humanitiessupervisor@gmail.com

Psychology: Diego Torres, aap.psychologysupervisors@gmail.com

Social Sciences: Anthony Padilla, aap.socialsciences@gmail.com

Math and Sciences PLF Supervisors

MATH AND SCIENCES PLF SUPERVISORS

Chemistry:Harman Batth & Rabo Ebieroma, aap.chemistry.supervisors@gmail.com

Life Sciences: Sophie Lin & Nataly Rezk, aap.lifesciences@gmail.com

Physics:Isaiah Barrera, aap.physicssupervisors@gmail.com

Earth Sciences & Computer Programming and Mathematics: Rodrigo Gonzales & Eduardo Enriquez, aap.escp@gmail.com and aapmathsupervisor@gmail.com