APPLY TO BE A
2026
ORIENTATION LEADER
BECOME A LEADER
The 2026 Orientation Leader application will open early Fall 2026. The process includes an online application, group interviews, a creative personal introduction, and an invite-only individual interview.
For additional information about the New Student Orientation program or the Orientation Leader experience, refer to orientation.uga.edu or contact Jalynn Wynn (jalynn.wynn@uga.edu) Assistant Director of New Student Orientation.
APPLICATION
The online application will have two parts. The first part includes questions regarding your major, year, involvements, and experiences at UGA. The second part will ask you to record a response to 1 video essay question. You will be given three (3) minutes to prepare a response to each question and have forty five (45) seconds to give your response. You will have the ability to re-record your answer once.
All applicants are required to attend at least one information session. More information about information sessions will be available in early fall.
available information sessions
- Wednesday, September 3 at 5:00pm, Tate Student Center – First Floor, Room 138
- Monday, September 8 at 9am – Tate Student Center – First Floor, Room 138
- Tuesday, September 11 at 3:30pm – Tate Student Center – First Floor, Room 138
- Sunday, September 14 at 2:00pm – Zoom Webinar
- Monday, September 15 at 6:00pm – Zoom Webinar
- Thursday, September 18 at 5:00pm – Tate Student Center – First Floor, Room 138
- Friday, September 19 at 10:00am – Tate Student Center -First Floor, Room 138
- Tuesday, September 23 at 4:00pm – Tate Student Center – First Floor, Room 142
- Sunday, September 28 at 2:00pm – Zoom Webinar
- Monday, September 29 at 1:00pm – Tate Student Center – First Floor, Room 138
- Thursday, October 2 at 7:00pm – Tate Student Center – Zoom Webinar
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, all of the requirements below must be completed:
An applicant for the 2027 Orientation Leader team must:
- Be enrolled full-time at the University of Georgia as an undergraduate student currently and for the Spring and Fall of 2027
- Be in good academic and judicial standing
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Not take classes or have another job during Summer 2027
An Orientation Leader will be expected to do the following:
- Serve as a resource to students and families during and after Orientation by answering questions, sharing information and personal anecdotes, and connecting them to campus resources.
- Serve as a group leader and discussion facilitator for students during each Orientation session.
- Live in the Orientation residence hall throughout the summer.
- Perform in skits and other presentations at Orientation.
- Complete various orientation tasks including but not limited to providing an engaging tour of campus, serving on panels, administrative duties, and social media posts.
Group Interviews
Applicants who have submitted a completed application will be prompted to sign up for a group interview in the applicant portal. Group interviews will last approximately 1 hour and be conducted with 3-6 other applicants. Group interviews involved scenario-based activities and individual responses that demonstrate capacity to work within a team of individuals.
Personal Introduction
The personal introduction provides more information about applicants who were offered an individual interview. Applicants should provide further insight into their personality, what they love about UGA, and why they want to be an Orientation Leader.
Individual Interview
Individual interviews are the final step in team selection and will last approximately 30 minutes. Applicants invited to the individual interview process will be able to sign up for an interview time slot in the applicant portal. Individual interviews involved individual scenario-based responses that measure capacity to represent UGA in a leadership role.