Peer Advisor for Student Engagement
The College of Education Peer Advisor for Student Engagement supports current graduate students in the College through virtual and in-person events, office hours, community building, and professional development programs. The Peer Advisor for Student Engagement (PASE) wants to provide all CED graduate students with resources and events that will help make their experience the best here at CSULB.
Meet your 2023/2024 Peer Advisor for Student Engagement: Maria Abril Quezada

My name is Maria Abril Quezada and I am currently a student in the Counseling Psychology graduate program at CSU Long Beach. I am passionate about cultivating safe and supportive spaces for individuals in higher education. As a Peer Advisor, my goal is to create a warm and welcoming environment for our students here at The Beach. If you are interested in getting connected to the various resources and spaces available to graduate students at CSULB, feel free to reach out. I look forward to chatting with you all in the near future!
New Graduate Student Tours will provide an overview of the College of Education and the resources the CSULB campus has to offer. The tour will be hosted by Maria and will provide an overview of the offices and programs offered in the College of Education. Please refer to the *Getting in the Loop* message for a link to RSVP.
Fall 2023
(Excluding Campus Holidays)
Mondays from 2:00PM-4:00PM
In-Person at the Graduate Commons "Study Space" located in LA1-202
Tuesdays from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Virtual via Zoom, email ced-peeradvisor@csulb.edu or reference your most recent “In the Loop” email for the link
The Peer Advisor for Student Engagement will host in-person and virtual events for College of Education master's and advanced credential throughout the school year.
Mastering APA Style
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
5:30PM-6:30PM
Zoom
Maximizing time with your College of Education Peer Advisor
Maria, Peer Advisor for Student Engagement (PASE), is here to support all current CSULB College of Education Graduate Students throughout their journey at The Beach! Feel free to connect with her during office hours. Maria is also available to connect via email and in person at the College of Education Graduate Studies Office. She can provide you with academic, professional, and social support. This resource was made for YOU, so feel free to connect with her as you see fit.
University-wide Grad Mentor
Incoming graduate students are paired with a returning graduate student that is invested in their success — a person ready to listen, inspire, help navigate challenges, and recognize opportunities. Students will learn what to expect in graduate school, how to approach challenges and gain career advice. At the same time, mentors will build their networks and develop skills to become better professionals and leaders. Check out the CSULB Graduate Center for more information.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) helps students meet the personal challenges associated with identifying and accomplishing academic, career, and life goals. Their services include short-term counseling for individuals, group counseling, career development counseling, referral services, psychoeducational workshops, and crisis intervention. Visit the CAPS website for more information.
ASI Beach Pantry
The ASI Beach Pantry operates as the official food pantry for Long Beach State University (LBSU) students. The pantry provides non-perishable food items for students in need. Visit the Beach Pantry website to learn more.
Student Emergency Intervention and Wellness Program
The CSULB Student Emergency Intervention and Wellness Program is a comprehensive program that identifies and immediately serves some of CSULB's most at-risk students, which include our displaced students, food insecure students, and students experiencing an emergency or crisis.” Check out the Student Emergency Intervention and Wellness Program website to learn more about this resource.
Self-Care Library