Orientation Advisor: (noun)
A student who guides and mentors first year students through Orientation
Related forms:
Abbreviated - OA
Plural - OAs
An OA is a:
- Student leader
- Friendly face
- Peer mentor
- Guide
- Resource
- Friend
- Contact for community
- Student
- Role model
Benefits of Becoming an OA:
- Serve the Catholic University of America
- Build friendships
- Welcome new students
- Develop connections and skills
- Inspire others
- Develop leadership skills
- Learn how to work as a team
- Grow your confidence
Requirements of an OA:
- Undergraduate student
- Team player
- Open minded
- Flexible
- In good academic and judicial standing with the University
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25
2025 Orientation Advisor Application Timeline
Our applications for Orientation Advisors are live on the Nest! See below for more information about our timeline:
Spring 2025
- January 31: Return Orientation Advisor Applications Due
- February: Return Orientation Advisor Interviews
- February 7: New Orientation Advisor Applications Due
- February 8: New Orientation Advisor Interviews
- February 10 & 19: Group Processing
- February 28: Orientation Advisor Decisions
Summer 2025
- May 12 & 13: Spring Training
Fall 2025
- August 15 - 20: Fall Training
- August 21 - 24: Orientation 2024
- August 25 - 29: Ask Me Booth
- October: Orientation Advisor Group Reunions
- November: Final Orientation Advisor Staff Meeting