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Become an Orientation Leader!

The 2009 Orientation Leader Team welcomes new students to the TWU campus during all New Student Orientations (aka Academic Planning & Registration - APR) and Pioneer Camp. The Orientation Leaders (OLs) promote positive attitudes, minimize anxiety for new students, and assist new students with personal and academic concerns.

TWU OLs are carefully chosen to represent the University and assist in your transition to TWU. They share their experiences as a student, encourage campus involvement and provide information about campus resources and services.

Orientation Leader applications for Summer 2009 are available NOW, just select the application link on the left hand bar to download your application when it becomes available.

Who is eligible?
• Current, TWU students who have completed 12 semester hours by the end of Fall 2008.
• Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA and be in good standing

What are the responsibilities of being an OL?
• Must attend all trainings, over night retreat, all five 2-day APR's, a 1-day orientation session and Pioneer Camp.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.

Important Dates
• Applications are available August 25, 2008
• Mandatory Interest Meetings (You must attend 1 of these meetings)
October 1 @ 4:00pm, October 2 @ 12:20pm, October 7 @ 4:00pm and October 8 @ 12:20pm in Student Union 113.
• Applications are due October 10, 2008
• Individual interviews are October 13-16, 2008
• Group interview October 17, 2008
• OL Notification in October 24, 2008

Where can I pick up an application?
• Center for Student Development, 1st floor of the Student Union
• Available online

What are the benefits of being an OL?
• Represent TWU to new students and the campus community
• Develop leadership skills
• Work as part of a team
• Have lots of FUN!