APPLY TO BE A
2027
ORIENTATION LEADER
BECOME A LEADER
The 2027 Orientation Leader application will open on Tuesday, September 1 at 8am and close on Friday, September 25 at 11:59pm. 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 include questions regarding your major, year, involvement, and experiences at UGA.
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 through our booking link and these interviews will be conducted September 29-October 7th, 2026. Group interviews will take place in the Tate Student Center, so please verify the location of your interview upon registration. They will last approximately 1 hour and attire for these interviews is business casual. The last day to sign up for a group interview is Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5pm.
Personal Introduction
The personal introduction provides us with more information about applicants who were offered an individual interview. The personal introduction is submitted electronically to orientation@uga.edu. Applicants should provide us with further insight into their personality, what they love about UGA, and why they want to be an Orientation Leader. The personal introduction is due by Friday, October 16th 2026 at 5:00pm.
Individual Interview
Applicants invited to the individual interview process will be able to sign up for an interview time slot directly through the booking link provided by email. These interviews will occur October 21-October 29th, 2026. If invited for an individual interview, you will receive information regarding that next step, including location and time. The attire for these interviews is business professional, and these interviews will last approximately 30 minutes.
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. Good luck!