Want to grow your leadership skills, build professional experience, make connections with peers and support the Orange community? Fitting for a variety of interests and schedules, explore the below student leadership opportunities today! For more information or to express interest while applications are closed, please email New Student Programs or call 315.443.9187.
Goon Squad
Since 1944, Goon Squad members have been the friendly group of returning students who greet new students as they arrive on campus and help them move into their residence halls. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in one of Syracuse University’s oldest traditions!
Goon Squad registration will be shared in Spring 2025.
Orientation Leaders (OLs)
Led by a desire to be campus role models, OLs are upper-division student leaders who create a sense of belonging for incoming students. Highlights include supporting Syracuse Welcome and Winter Welcome through small group facilitation, large-scale events, Pre-Welcome Programs and New Student Move In. This is a volunteer position.
The Orientation Leader application is closed for the 2023-2024 academic year. Future details and application will be shared in Fall 2024.
Student Coordinator for Leadership and Welcome Events
Cultivating a sense of belonging for all, the Student Coordinators (SCs) play a key role in welcoming incoming students, in addition to joining and supporting the Orientation Leader team as a go-to resource and mentor. Due to the extended, year-round responsibilities in the New Student Programs office, this position is paid hourly.
The Student Coordinator for Leadership and Welcome Events application is closed for the 2023-2024 academic year. Future details and application will be shared in Fall 2024.
Returning Orientation Leaders (OLs)
These details are for student leaders who have previously served in the OL role.
The Returning Orientation Leader application is closed for the 2023-2024 academic year. Future details and application will be shared in Fall 2024.