Orientation Leaders

A group of student orientation leaders pose together on the campus quad.

New Student Orientation is the process of engaging, informing and assisting all new students and their guests (parents, family and supporters) as they transition to SFSU. Our Orientation Leaders (OLs) support this process by providing a warm introduction to campus and its resources, drawing from their own experiences as current students and their Orientation Leader training.

Application Process

Orientation Leaders (OLs) are selected based on their demonstrated and potential strengths in academics, interpersonal skills and leadership.

  • Submit the 2027 Orientation Leader Application
  • If selected, enroll in the Spring Peer Mentor and Leadership Course
  • Participate in Summer Orientation Sessions

Take this opportunity to bring your leadership to the next level.
Submit the 2027 Orientation Leader Application.

For questions, please contact Carson Willits, New Student Programs Coordinator at carsonw@sfsu.edu. 

Orientation Leader Recruitment Timeline
Date 
October 1Orientation Leader (OL) Applications Open
October 26Applications Close at midnight
November 3-211st & 2nd Round Interviews
December Orientation Leader Decisions 
Spring 2026Participation in RPT 300 - Peer Mentorship
Summer 2026OLs Participate in Summer Orientation
Fall 2027OLs Participate in Move-in Days, Welcome Week, 
AU 110 Summer Transition Course, and GatorFest!