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.
Student Coordinators
The Student Coordinator application is currently closed. Information for the next application cycle will become available in Fall 2025.
Orientation Leaders (OLs)
The Orientation Leader (OL) application is currently closed. Information for the next application cycle will become available in late Fall 2025.
Welcome Week Leaders
The Welcome Week Leader (WWL) application is currently closed. Information for the next application cycle will become available in late Fall 2025.
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 volunteers must be a returning undergraduate or graduate student enrolled for classes in Fall 2026.
- Attend a required Goon Squad training prior to New Student Move-In.
- Welcome new students, families and supporters to campus.
- Help new students move into their residence halls.
- Early arrival date for students living in University housing (no exceptions).
- Receive three (3) hours of community service and one (1) meal ticket per volunteer shift (if you do not have an Unlimited meal plan). Community service hours may count toward Whitman and Honors requirements.
- Receive Goon Squad swag.
- Recruit new students for your Recognized Student Organization (RSO). RSOs meeting the Goon Squad volunteer requirement (see below) will be invited to table at the Orange Blast Involvement Fair.
- 16-49 RSO members = at least four (4) volunteers
- 50-74 RSO members = at least five (5) volunteers
- 75-99 RSO members = at least six (6) volunteers
- 100+ RSO members = at least seven (7) volunteers
- Make a positive impact with new students, families and supporters during New Student Move-In.
The Goon Squad registration form will become available in Spring 2026.