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Transfer & Non-Traditional Student Orientation: August 23

If you are a transfer student with 24 or more credits, we encourage you to attend our Transfer & Non-Traditional Student Orientation, which is designed to meet your specific needs. This session is also suitable for non-traditional students who are new to Western State Colorado University. Learn more & sign up here....

Parent & Family Orientation Registration: August 21 & 22

Heading off to college isn't a big deal for students only...  it's a transition for parents and families as well. The following links will provide you with additional information as you prepare for this next step. We invite you to join us for your son or daughter's Orientation to Western. Learn more & sign up here....

  • Parent & Family Orientation Schedule (PDF) (available August 2013)

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Please follow any of the links below to see 2013 Orientation information. Please note that this information is subject to change

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Contact Information

Sara Phillips
Director of Student Engagement & Orientation
sphillips@western.edu
Phone: (970) 943-2469

Address:
LEAD & Orientation
University Center 118
600 N. Adams St.
Gunnison, CO 81231

 

 

Be an Orientation Leader

Orientation LeadersDo you love WSCU and want to help welcome the next generation of Mountaineers to our campus? Consider becoming an Orientation Leader! OLs play a vital role in facilitating the adjustment of new students to Western and the Gunnison community. As an OL, you will gain valuable teamwork, public speaking, and leadership skills by assisting new freshmen and transfer students with their transition to WSCU. OLs are also compensated with a stipend, provided discounted summer housing, and receive extra special perks along the way. Being an OL is a memorable experience that helps build an individual as a person and professional.

2013 Orientation Dates:

August 21-August 25
Week of Welcome:  August 26-August 31

The WSCU LEAD/Orientation office is striving to be as sustainable as possible, so we have made our Orientation Leader application online.  If this is not convenient, you also have the option to download a PDF and return the application to the LEAD & Orientation Office in University Center 118.

Applications for Orientation Leaders are due by February 25, 2013 by 5 p.m.

 

ONLINE ORIENTATION LEADER APPLICATION or downland a paper application here

 

ONLINE ORIENTATION LEADER REFERENCE FORM  or download a paper reference form here

 

 




2013 Orientation Training Schedule

  • Mandatory Returning OL Meeting: Friday, March 1, 5:30 p.m.
  • Retreat: Friday, March 8- Sunday, March 10
  • Tuesday evenings: Beginning March 5- April 30, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Summer Training:  Must be available approximately Monday, August 12
  • Orientation: Wednesday, August 21 – Sunday, August 25
  • Week of Welcome:  August 26 – August 31

All of the trainings/programming listed above are required for Orientation Leaders. 

 

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ORIENTATION LEADER INCLUDE: 

  • Good academic (minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA) and judicial standing, maintained throughout spring/summer 2013. Demonstrate strong leadership skills which include: ability to provide leadership to fellow staff, ability to speak to large groups and and strong interpersonal communication skills.

  • Demonstrate the ability to take initiative with staff duties and projects.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and positively in a team environment.
  • Possess a positive attitude throughout the new student Orientation program.
  • Possess a strong desire to represent Western State Colorado University and be a role model for Orientation leaders and program participants.

  • Be available for approximately 10 hours of training in March and April 2013.

  • Available to work for the entire fall Orientation, training and Week of Welcome in August 2013.

 

 

 

 

GENERAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: : 

  1. Acquaint new students and their parents/family members with the community, structure, campus, policies & resources at Western State Colorado University.

  2. Orientation leaders will serve as a guide, mentor and role model to new students, family members, and fellow leaders.

  3. Assist new students with the transition to campus life and encourage involvement in the WSCU community.
  4. If selected to be a WSCU Orientation Leader, you agree to adhere to all Western State Colorado University policies and exemplify the core values of our institution.

 

COMPENSATION: Orientation Leaders receive approximately $800, food during training/program and WSCU gear.