Student Leadership Opportunities in Orientation

Thank you for your interest in student leadership opportunities in Orientation, and for your overall interest in supporting the First-Year Programs. 

At this time the Office of Student Activities and First-Year Programs is not offering leadership opportunities in Orientation and First-Year Experience. Please check back in November 2009 for leadership opportunities for the incoming Class of 2014.

Leadership Opportunities Timeline for Class of 2014

• Orientation Coordinator (Late Fall Semester 2009)
• First-Year Experience Coordinator (Late Fall Semester 2009)
• Program Assistants (Early Spring Semester 2010)
• Orientation Leaders (Early Spring Semester 2010)

If you are interested in any of the above positions, please read job descriptions and complete an application when posted online. To talk with any of the students currently in this position or to get more information, please contact the Office of Student Activities and First-Year Programs at 717-337-6304 Monday thru Friday 8:30am-5:00pm or stop by the office located in CUB 240.

All of these positions aim ensure a successful implementation of the Orientation Program. Orientation is designed to welcome and introduce all entering students and their families to Gettysburg College.  The goals of Orientation are:

• to introduce entering students to the opportunities and responsibilities of academic life at Gettysburg College
• to integrate entering students into life at Gettysburg
• to help students understand the importance of community values and involvement
• to familiarize the families of new students with the college experience
• to introduce students to the wealth of Gettysburg College resources.