SWOSU Orientation Leader Application

Orientation Leader Application

2026 Application Form
This application is for both new and returning OLS.

Orientation Leaders assist with new student programming throughout the spring and fall semester and serve for one calendar year. Below are the required trainings and events.

Required Events:

Spring Training: 6 Training Sessions during Spring Semester

Orientation Sessions – 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

6 Total: 3 dates in April, 1 date in June, July, & August

Camp Duke (Optional)

July
Additional training dates TBD

Welcome Week:

Training & Events Daily prior to the first week of classes.

SWOSUConnect: during the Fall semester

Benefits:

By serving the university in the capacity, OLs gain leadership skills, personal and professional connections, and a sense of pride in helping others make a smooth transition to college. OLs are given a $1000 Foundation scholarship for thier committment to the NSO program over the course of the year.
Personal Information
Name

First NameLast Name
SWOSU Student ID
Address (Local in Weatherford)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
duke@student.swosu.edu
Hometown/High School
High School Graduation Year
Are you in good standing with the University (GPA 2.0 or above)
Major at SWOSU
Classification (including classes that you're enrolled in this semester)
Intended Graduation Semester

Previous Leadership Experience
Have you served as an OL in the past?
If yes, how many years have you been an OL?
Please list any high school extracurricular activities
List awards, scholarships, publications, or special recognitions recieved in high school
List activities/organizations in which you are CURRENTLY involved
Highlight any past leadership experiences
Additional Skills

OL Application Information
What was the most memorable part of your Orientation experience as a student or as an OL?
Why do you want to put your time and energy into the Orientation program?
Describe your strengths and weaknesses and how they factor into your work as part of a team
From your perspective, what would you change about the New Student Orienation program in order to make the program better for new students and families?

Submit Application & Next Steps
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