Student Orientation Leaders (SOLs)
Orientation team applications are now closed.
PLEASE CONTACT ORIENTATION@UH.EDU FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES.
Student Orientation Leader Role
Student Orientation Leaders play an integral role in the success of all orientation
programming by welcoming new students and their families to the 91视频
with a transformational Orientation experience.
As a Student Orientation Leader, you have a chance to make an impact on the next generation
of 91视频 students and their families and supporters. Student Orientation
Leaders are students with a passion for the 91视频 and a desire to
aid incoming students and their families in making a transitional process a transformative
experience.
As a Student Orientation Leader, you will be able to:
- Help incoming Coogs build connections to their peers and affinity to the University of Houston
- Ease the transition of these incoming Coogs鈥� family members and supporters by providing your anecdotal experience and sharing campus resources
- Assist New Student Programs with executing orientation in all aspects including preparation and logistics
- Develop as a leader and sharpen professional skills
- Become part of a community and form meaningful relationships
Qualifications
- Must be a current 91视频 undergraduate student and returning to the
91视频 for Fall 2027.
- Must be in good academic and student conduct standing with the 91视频.
- Must have and maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
- If planning on registering for Summer 2027 classes, the classes must be asynchronous to accommodate work schedule.
Mandatory Dates
Dates are subject to change. The team will be notified with as much advance notice as possible. Scheduled dates include, but are not limited to:
- Must be able to participate in a weekly, mandatory training every Friday from 2:00
PM - 5:00 PM starting February 5th - April 30th (excluding Spring Break).
- Must be able to attend the full on-campus NSO Intensive Training and Team Retreat from May 21st - May 28th.
- Must be able to participate in all summer orientation dates - weekdays from May 21st - August 13th (excluding university holidays).
Benefits and Compensation
- Be able to impact the lives of new Coogs and their families/supporters
- Develop skills in leadership, communication, public speaking, teamwork, and crisis
management
- Meaningful friendships and experiences
- Opportunity for future leadership positions
- This is a paid position - $12.00 per hour
- Lunch provided during orientation programming days
- Staff Uniform: Polos, Nametag, Backpack, and other Swag items
If you have any questions about becoming a UH Student Orientation Leader, please email New Student Programs at orientation@uh.edu. To keep up with THE O-Team, please follow us on Instagram @uhoteam.