Join Our Team

Thank you for your interest in joining either the Student Orientation Staff (SOS) or the SO�鶹��ý Camp Mentor Staff! SOS and SO�鶹��ý Camp are two premiere student leadership groups at the University of �鶹��ý at Lafayette. Selection to either staff is extremely competitive, and those selected represent the best and brightest of our university.

Applications are due Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM!

See the Staff Application process below for more information!

About Our Teams

The Student Orientation Staff works to facilitate our Orientation programs, welcoming over 6,000 new students & parents to campus each year and collectively volunteering over 15,000 hours each spring and summer.

SO�鶹��ý Camp Mentors facilitate SO�鶹��ý Camp, our Extended Orientation program that supplements New Student Orientation. Camp is designed to provide new students with the skills and networks needed to develop leadership skills and Ragin' Cajun spirit.

Staff Application Process

All applications must thoroughly review the 2024-2025 Staff Application Packet before applying. The packet contains the application link and important information about time commitments, qualifications, and benefits of the Student Orientation Staff and SO�鶹��ý Camp Mentor experiences.

2024-2025 Application Packet

Meet our team and learn more about the SOS and SO�鶹��ý Camp experiences at an Interest Session or Information Table. Attendance is not required, but is highly encouraged!

Interest Sessions

All interest sessions will be held in the Student Union, Forum A (room 209A)

Interest Session 1: Tuesday, October 15 at 2:00 PM
Interest Session 2: Wednesday, October 23 at 4:00 PM
Interest Session 3: Tuesday, October 29 at 12:30 PM

Information Tables

Information Table 1: Tuesday, October 15 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Student Union hallway near Chick-fil-A
Information Table 2: Wednesday, October 23 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Rex Street near Montgomery Hall

2024-2025 Staff Applications are due Wednesday, October 30, 2024 by 11:59 PM.

Applications are time-stamped upon submission. Any application submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. No exceptions!

Apply online. The application link is located on the last page of the application packet.

2024-2025 Application Packet

All applicants must attend and fully participate in a group interview on Friday, November 1 from 1:00 - 4:30 PM in the Student Union, Bayou Bijou (room 100E).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email with additional details on October 31, including information about parking, check-in, and attire.

Whether or not you've been selected to advance to the individual interview round, all applicants will receive an email notification on Monday, November 4.

If selected to advance, you'll be invited to schedule an individual interview. The individual interviews are held online via Zoom on a variety of dates from November 5 - December 4, 2024.

On Thursday, December 19 keep a close eye on your email! This is when we'll officially announce the 2024-2025 Student Orientation Staff and SO�鶹��ý Camp Staff.

Follow Us on Social Media

Student Orientation Staff: @ulstudentorientation on and
SO�鶹��ý Camp Staff: @soulcampul on and

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