Discussion Leaders

Discussion Leaders (DLs) are upper-division undergraduates who serve as teaching assistants for University Studies 1: The Freshman Experience.

As part of the University Studies 1 teaching team, DLs teach their own weekly 50-minute discussion section with up to 17 first-year students. They are trained to facilitate discussions and lead activities on important topics like major exploration, academic resources, student support services, and student involvement. DLs are a crucial part of first-years' peer support system as they transition from high school to UCI.

Learn more about our Discussion Leaders' UCI experiences by clicking on their names below.