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    Aggie Orientation Leaders

    A team of dedicated, diverse current students whose primary responsibility is to assist new students and their families with the transition to Texas A&M University.

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Aggie Orientation Leader 2025 applications closed!

Please contact Spikey Howard at [email protected] if you have any questions.

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What does an Aggie Orientation Leader do?

Aggie Orientation Leaders play a vital role in supporting New Student and Family Programs in welcoming all new undergraduate students and their families to Texas A&M University during their New Student Conference and Howdy Week. As an Aggie Orientation Leader, you will have the opportunity to help create a memorable New Student Conference experience for the newest freshmen and transfer students and their families as they transition to Texas A&M. Aggie Orientation Leaders help assist our office with our New Student Conference check-in process, lead small group discussions with about 25-30 new students, and answer questions from students and families about Texas A&M and College Station.

What is the time commitment?

Aggie Orientation Leaders will assume their responsibilities in April 2025, attending biweekly Saturday trainings; an online, asynchronous training between late April and early May; and a week of intensive training after final exams conclude in May. Aggie Orientation Leaders are expected to attend all mandatory trainings during the spring and summer, including Summer Intensive Training Days and the Aggie Orientation Leader Retreat.

Aggie Orientation Leaders are expected to work all New Student Conferences. The official schedule for 2025 NSCs can be found on the New Aggie Website. During summer NSCs, Aggie Orientation Leaders can expect to work 15-25 hours/week during the summer, based on the New Student Conference schedule.

Am I required to live in the Bryan-College Station area over the summer?

Aggie Orientation Leaders will need to be in the Bryan-College Station area in order to work over the summer. Our office does not provide summer housing for students to live on- or off-campus. If you need to find off-campus summer housing options, please visit the Off-Campus Student Services website.

Can I take summer classes, in conjunction with working as an Aggie Orientation Leader this summer?

Students selected for the Aggie Orientation Leader position may have the opportunity to take summer classes. However, it's important to balance this with the responsibilities of the role, including working all NSCs as outlined in Appendix B, particularly during peak orientation times. We encourage applicants to discuss their interest in taking summer classes during the interview process and to consider online, asynchronous courses to minimize conflicts.

In addition, you are expected to plan summer vacations and/or co-curricular activities around our summer break (late July – early August).

Can I hold another on-campus job, in conjunction with working as an Aggie Orientation Leader this summer?

Students selected for the Aggie Orientation Leader position may hold an outside job during the duration of their employment. However, Aggie Orientation Leaders are advised to communicate with their supervisor as soon as possible and ensure activities do not conflict with position responsibilities. Approval will be provided on a case-by-case basis, as NSFP must ensure NSC coverage.

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