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Join the PC Team

Peer Counselor Recruitment Information

The Peer Counselor (PC) is a paraprofessional undergraduate staff member of both the Dean of Student Affairs Office and the Office of Residence Life & Housing reports directly to an Area Coordinator (ACs). PCs play an integral part in the overall operation of the residence halls.  Primarily, the PC is concerned with the success of each individual on their floor/area and the building community as a whole.  Additionally, PCs are continually striving to enhance the quality of the academic environment within the residence halls.  However, additional responsibilities may depend on the needs of a particular area to which the PC is assigned. We reserve the right to move the placement of a PC based on the needs of the campus community.

How to Apply

The application cycle for the 2026-2027 academic year PC positions is in progress.
The PC Application is due by 12:00PM (noon) on January 30, 2026.
Priority Application deadline is December 11, 2025.

In order to gain access to the application, you must attend a PC Informational Session.
You must have submitted the application in its entirety by the above deadline. There are no extensions to submitting the PC Application, so if you are unable to submit the application, you will not be able to apply for the position this year and will need to apply for the 2027–28 academic year PC position in October 2026.
 
You will hear back in February regarding your application status and whether you have moved on to our interview process.

All candidates are required to attend an informational session. Please see below for available informational sessions.
 
Date Time Location
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 7:00 PM RKC 103
Saturday, November 8, 2025 2:00 PM Weis Cinema
Friday, November 14, 2025 1:00 PM Weis Cinema
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:30 PM RKC 103
Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 PM Weis Cinema
Friday, December 5, 2025 2:00 PM ZOOM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 PM ZOOM


Once you attend an informational session, you will receive the application via email within 24 to 48 business hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the timeline for PC Recruitment each year?
  • The application timeline varies from year to year, but our estimated timeline for 2026-2027 PC Selection is as follows:
    • PC Informational Sessions will become available in November
    • PC Informational Sessions will be in-person and online
    • Attendance will be taken at the end of each info session
    • Completion of the PC Informational Session and attendance is required for your application to be considered
    • PC Applications will go live in November and will be accepted until Friday, January 30th, 2026 at 12:00PM (Noon)
      • Priority deadline is Thursday, December 11th, 2025
    • References will have until Friday, February 6th at 12:00PM (Noon) to submit their reference form
    • Once we have all references and application scores in February, we will extend offers for interviews
    • If you are offered an in-person interview, they will occur sometime between February 13th and 14th
    • Once interviews have concluded, staff will make selections and offers will be extended toward the end of February
When are interviews?
Interviews will occur during the 2nd week of February. Those offered interviews will be notified of the date once it is finalized.
What is required for full application?
A successfully completed application encompasses a few parts:
  • Fully answered application questions
  • Current resume
  • Names and emails of 1 professional Bard reference and 1 peer counselor reference
Can I apply off cycle?
PC recruitment for the following academic year occurs each Fall Semester. We only accept applications during the main application cycle and do not solicit or accept applications received at other points throughout the year.
What are the eligibility requirements?
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above for every semester employed.
  • Must have a semester GPA of 2.5 or above for every semester employed.
  • Must be a current residential student.
  • Must be a full-time traditional undergraduate student.
    • Simon’s Rock, Bard-Bac, and Graduate students are ineligible to apply.
What is the remuneration for a PC?
PCs receive a housing scholarship that covers their housing for the academic year. The PC position may impact your financial aid package, and you should speak to student financial services before accepting an offer if one is extended to you.
If I am studying abroad, how do I go about submitting an application and being interviewed?
  • If you will be studying abroad during the PC recruitment and selection process, please reach out to [email protected]
  • If you are studying abroad during the fall semester, please reach out to the residence life staff  so that we can send you important information about the application process including deadlines and information about our virtual informational sessions.
  • If you are studying abroad in the spring semester, please reach out to [email protected] so we can schedule a virtual interview with you. 
If I don’t like where I am placed, can I decline that offer and wait for another one?
Each person applying for the PC position will only receive one offer. If you decline the PC position that is being offered, then you will not receive another one in a different building/area. Thus, if you decline the offer, you will not be a PC for the following year.