Our Peer Mentors are located in Science and Engineering 1 270 and are here to assist students with:
- Adjusting to School of Natural Sciences Policies/Procedures
- Course Scheduling
- Facilitation of Relevant Workshops
- JumpStart for the following declared/intended majors:
- BIO B.A.
- BIO B.S.
- Ecology, Evolutionary, and Conservation Biology
- Linkage to Campus Resources
- MyDegreePath Training
- Peer-to-Peer Academic Advising
Email the Peer Mentors at: nspeermentor@ucmerced.edu
Events:
Availability: February 2 - February 6, 2026
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|
Kelly |
8:30 - 12 PM 3-5 PM |
8:30 - 10:30 AM |
8:30 - 12 PM
|
8:30 - 10:30 AM |
8:30 - 12 PM 3:30 - 5 PM |
| Lizet |
10:30 - 11:30pm 1:30 - 5pm |
9 - 11pm |
|
8:30 - 10:30am 3:30 - 5pm |
11:30 - 1:30pm 3:30 - 5pm |
Meet Our Peer Mentors

Kelly Thai
Hi! My name is Kelly and I'm from San Diego, CA!
I'm a 4th-year student and a 2nd-year Peer Mentor.
I major in Molecular Biology with a minor in Public Health.
Outside of school, I like to dance, thrift, and cook with friends.

Lizet Martin
Hi! My name is Lizet, I am a fourth-year human biology major.
I'm from Merced and in my free time, I enjoy reading and listening
to music.



