Fall 2020 orientation leader nominations open

April 3, 2020

University Relations

Orientation leaders help welcome new students to the Fairbanks campus. UAF photo by JR Ancheta.
Orientation leaders help welcome new students to the Fairbanks campus. UAF photo by JR Ancheta.


The nomination deadline has been extended to Friday, May 8.

Nominations are open for orientation leaders for the fall 2020 New Student Orientation. Orientation leaders welcome first-time students to UAF and help them become start their college journey.

If you know of any current UAF students who would make a strong candidate for welcoming new students to UAF, please nominate them by Friday, May 8.

Orientation leaders will:


  • Mentor first-year students

  • Gain leadership experience and communication skills

  • Move into campus housing early, at no additional cost

  • Earn $300 in Bear Bucks


Requirements:

  • Must be available Aug. 16-22

  • Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

  • Have completed at least one semester at UAF


The Office of Admissions will reach out to the students nominated to speak with them about their nomination and interest in joining the New Student Orientation team. For more information, email Robert Wighs at rlwighs@alaska.edu.