{"id":1331,"date":"2020-12-02T16:50:33","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T16:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/firstyear\/?page_id=1331"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:42:15","slug":"student-leadership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/new-students\/be-involved\/student-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to express interest while applications are closed, please <a href=\"mailto:newtosu@syr.edu\">email New Student Programs<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:+13154439187\">315.443.9187<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goon Squad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;t miss out on the opportunity to participate in one of Syracuse University&#8217;s oldest traditions!<\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Qualifications            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Goon Squad volunteers must be returning undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in classes for Fall 2026.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Responsibilities            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>Attend a <strong>required<\/strong> Goon Squad training on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, from 7-7:45 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel.<\/li>\n<li>Welcome new students, families and supporters to campus.<\/li>\n<li>Help new students move into their residence halls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Benefits            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>Move in early on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for students living in University housing (no exceptions).<\/li>\n<li>Receive three (3) hours of community service and one (1) meal voucher per volunteer shift (if you do not have an Unlimited meal plan). Community service hours may count toward Whitman and Honors requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Receive Goon Squad swag.<\/li>\n<li>Recruit new students for your Recognized Student Organization (RSO), Club Sports team or Greek letter organization.<\/li>\n<li>Make a positive impact with new students, families and supporters during New Student Move-In.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Orange Blast Involvement Fair | Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:6e42b503-0a95-4930-af5d-e3a051034954-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"961d67c1-d507-4f69-a27c-a0d20a46f8ee\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"215\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">One benefit of volunteering for the Goon Squad each year is the opportunity to connect with and recruit new students for your organization or Club Sports team before the fall semester begins. The Orange Blast Involvement Fair will take place on the Shaw Quadrangle on<strong> Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, 6:30-8:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"215\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For organizations or Club Sports team to receive an invitation to this signature Welcome Week event, members must register for the Goon Squad and indicate which organization(s) or team(s) they are representing when they volunteer using the drop-down list. Organizations and teams that meet the volunteer requirement will receive their invitation at their organization&#8217;s or primary contact&#8217;s email address.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>RSO and Greek Letter Organization Volunteer Requirement<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>15 or fewer active members = at least three (3) volunteers<\/li>\n<li>16-49 active members = at least four (4) volunteers<\/li>\n<li>50-74 active members = at least five (5) volunteers<\/li>\n<li>75-99 active members = at least six (6) volunteers<\/li>\n<li>100+ active members = at least seven (7) volunteers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), the active member count used to determine invitations for the Orange Blast Involvement Fair will be based on your \u2019Cuse Activities roster as of the Goon Squad registration deadline (Wednesday, June 24, 2026). It is encouraged you update your organization&#8217;s roster in &#8216;Cuse Activities ahead of this date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Club Sports Volunteer Requirement<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any Club Sports team must have at least four (4) volunteers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Please note that if an organization or Club Sports team receives an invitation to the Orange Blast Involvement Fair but members do not attend all assigned volunteer shifts, the invitation will be rescinded.<\/span><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Register Today! | Due: Wednesday, June 24, 2026            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Registration opens on <strong>Monday, March 23, 2026<\/strong>. Please note that individuals will be assigned to volunteer for every shift selected in the form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.syr.edu\/machform\/view.php?id=2021381\" class=\"button button-secondary\">Register for the Goon Squad!<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome Week Leaders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 Welcome Week team consists of student leaders who support new student move-in, signature Welcome Week events and promote a campus welcoming to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or accommodations, <a href=\"mailto:okharrin@syr.edu\">please email Olivia Harrington, assistant director for Transition Programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Information Sessions            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Attend an information session to learn more about New Student Programs (NSP), what it means to be a Welcome Week Leader (WWL), the required dates, benefits, and the application and interview timeline.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, February 13, 3 p.m. | Huntington Hall, 103<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, February 17, 7 p.m. | Zoom\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/syracuseuniversity.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/j9zVUcYmTl-N6dajFDZ_QQ\">Register Here!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, February 19, 7 p.m. | Schine Student Center, 128<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, February 24, 6 p.m. | Zoom\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/syracuseuniversity.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/P8ULiGtFS3SJuwmbzvTlaw\">Register Here!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Monday, March 2, 6 p.m. | Life Science Complex, 100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Qualifications            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Full-time undergraduate student<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2.5 cumulative GPA or Higher<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>If GPA is currently below 2.5 at the time of applying but is close to the minimum GPA, candidates may proceed through the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Remain in \u2018Good Standing\u2019 with Community Standards.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Available and attend all trainings and dates. (<\/span>Exceptions include studying abroad in spring and conflicting classes.)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">August training is non-negotiable; plan internships and abroad opportunities accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have no work or co-curricular conflicts during required dates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Responsibilities            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li>Sit on a committee that implements a Welcome Week event led by a Student Coordinator (Pre-Welcome, The Slice is Right, or Spirit).<\/li>\n<li>Participate in New Student Move-in, serving as a Goon Squad Captain.<\/li>\n<li>Attend all Welcome Week events and provide event support.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as a role model and reflection of the Syracuse University community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Required Dates            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1 p.m. | WWL Team Bonding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aug. 11-15, 2026 | August Training<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aug. 17-23, 2026 | New Student Move-In and Welcome Week<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Coming Soon! | New Student Programs Banquet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Benefits            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">50 volunteer hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Syracuse University uniform and gear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meals and\/or meal swipes provided during training and Welcome Week events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sponsored early arrival to campus (if living in University housing).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Professional development opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Apply Today! | Due: Thursday, March 12, 2026            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.syr.edu\/machform\/view.php?id=1964069\">Apply today to be a 2026 Welcome Week Leader!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orientation Leaders (OLs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Orientation Leader application is now closed. 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