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 our student leadership opportunities today!
To receive email updates regarding student leadership opportunities during recruitment periods, complete the interest form below. For more information or to express interest while applications are closed, email New Student Programs or call 315.443.9187.
2026 New Student Programs Student Leadership Interest Form
Student Coordinators
The Student Coordinators support Welcome Week event planning and oversees the Welcome Week Leader team. Information for the next recruitment cycle will become available in Fall 2026.
Orientation Leaders (OLs)
The Orientation Leader team supports summer New Student Orientation (NSO) sessions and programs. Information for the next recruitment cycle will become available in Fall 2026.
Welcome Week Leaders (WWLs)
The Welcome Week Leader team supports New Student Move-In and Welcome Week signature events in August. Information for the next recruitment cycle will become available in Spring 2026.
Goon Squad
Since 1944, Goon Squad volunteers have been the friendly group of returning students who greet new students as they arrive to campus and help them move into their residence halls. Information for the next recruitment cycle will become available in Spring 2026.