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
Orientation Advisor Application Timeline (2023-2024)
Our applications for Orientation Advisors are live on the Nest! See below for more information about our timeline:
Spring 2024
- January 26: Return Orientation Advisor Applications Due
- February: Return Orientation Advisor Interviews
- February 2: New Orientation Advisor Applications Due
- February 3: New Orientation Advisor Interviews
- February 6 & 8: Group Processing
- February 23: Orientation Advisor Decisions
Summer 2023
- May 6 & 7: Spring Training
Fall 2023
- August 16 - 21: Fall Training
- August 22 - 25: Orientation 2023
- August 26 - 30: Ask Me Booth
- October: Orientation Advisor Group Reunions
- November: Final Orientation Advisor Staff Meeting