Finals Week Hours:

Please stop by to visit our PAA's during walk-in hours!

• Monday:10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:30 PM-4:00 PM
• Tuesday: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:30 PM-4:00 PM
• Wednesday:10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:30 PM-4:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM​

Our office will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, January 5th, 2026. 
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We are located in 2200 Education Building (2nd floor of the School of Education). ​Click here for map info.
​​*Schedules are subject to change at anytime, please check back on this page for updated hours.

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Meet our Peer Academic Advisors (PAAs)!

Hi everyone! My name is Mariajose Lopez and I am a fourth-year Education Sciences and Social Policy & Public Service double major. I am a first-generation college student from Coachella, CA. While at UCI I have served as a peer mentor for the School of Education, worked at the Bren Events Center Concession Stand, and joined Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Incorporated where I am now President. I am also currently an ambassador for the Student Achievement Guided by Experience (SAGE) Scholars program where I get to promote community for students to network with one another and develop their professional skills. In my free time, I enjoy trying out new coffee/ matcha spots, and spending time with friends and family. I am extremely excited to be a returning peer academic advisor, please don’t hesitate to visit us. ¡Soy bilingue! Zot! Zot! Zot!

Hello everyone! My name is Fabiel Ayala Saavedra (He/Him), and I am a fourth-year Education Sciences major with double minors in Psychological Sciences and English and Spanish Bilingual Education. I am a first-generation Mexican/Purépecha student from Fontana, California.While at UCI, I have devoted much of my time to the UCI Center for Educational Partnerships, working with programs such as COSMOS, GEAR UP, EAOP, and Upward Bound. In addition, I serve as an Ambassador for the UCI SAGE Scholars Program and I am also involved in the Teachers of Tomorrow Club and the Bilingual Teacher Student Association. In my free time, I enjoy trying new foods (Thai, Korean, Salvadorian and Mexican food are my favorite), running, thrifting, and spending time with friends and family. I am so excited to serve as one of the Peer Academic Advisors this year and look forward to supporting students just as I was supported. Don’t be afraid to ask any questions! See you soon! ZOT! ZOT! ZOT!

Hi everyone! My name is Melinda Aguilar and I am a fourth-year Education Sciences and Social Sciences double major. I’m originally from Orange County and currently a student at UCI, where I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide range of grade levels, including college students. My goals and aspirations center on supporting low-income students in finding their voice and achieving success in their academic journeys. As a Latina, I find it especially meaningful to show young Latina girls that they have choices in shaping their academic paths, whether in science, education, medicine, or beyond. It has always been important to me to demonstrate that it is possible to thrive as a Latina woman in higher education, even while pursuing two very different majors that inspire me in unique ways. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing pickleball with my friends and watching new movies and shows. If you ever stop by, feel free to share a recommendation, I’m always on the lookout for something new to watch.

Hello! My name is Jacinda (she/her), an incoming third-year Education Sciences and Chinese Studies major. I am a first-generation college student from San Francisco. On campus, I am a Discussion Leader for the UNI STU 1 course, where we support first years in their transition to college. Additionally, I am a Pathfinder Peer Educator at the Student Outreach and Retention Center (SOAR). Some of my hobbies include listening to a wide variety of music and taking solo trips exploring Irvine/OC. I’m excited to be your Peer Academic Advisor at the School of Education! ZOT ZOT ZOT!