What is an Orientation Leader?

• What is an Orientation Leader?
• What do Orientation Leaders do?
• What skills and qualifications do I need to be an Orientation Leader?
• How do I apply for the Orientation Leader position?
• Meet the Summer 2011 Orientation Leaders!

What is an Orientation Leader?

Orientation Leaders (OL’s) are role models as well as sources of support and information for new freshmen and transfer students. They play a major role in facilitating the adjustment of new students and their families to the Stony Brook community. They share accurate information about academic, personal, and social resources while working collaboratively with faculty, professional staff, and student staff from other areas on campus.

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What do Orientation Leaders do?

OLs assist with orientation events such as:

• Participate in all aspects of summer orientation (part I) and Experience Stony Brook (part II)
• Lead discussion groups with incoming students and family members
• Assist in the preparation of orientation activities and materials
• Acquaint new students and parents with campus services and building locations through campus tours and public speaking
• Aid in the development of class schedules
• Serve as a positive role model
• Represent Stony Brook University to all new students and their parents throughout their transition to campus

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What skills and qualifications do I need to be an Orientation Leader?

We are looking for a diverse group of students who possess the following qualifications:

• Good academic and disciplinary standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5)
• Campus or Community involvement (i.e. service, extra-curricular activities, etc.)
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Public speaking skills
• Ability to work with diverse students, parents, faculty and staff
• Desire to be a leader and role-model, including on-campus, on-line and in the community
• Flexibility and ability to think on your feet
• Desire to assist new students in their transition to Stony Brook

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How do I apply for the Orientation Leader position?

Applications to be a summer Orientation Leader are normally available in late January and due in mid to late February. Orientation Leaders begin work the end of May and work through the first day of classes. Training is provided and mandatory for all Orientation Leaders. The deadline to apply for summer 2011 has passed and our staff for this summer has been selected. Please check back next year.

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