Orientation

New Student Orientation at Dickinson College hosts organized, purposeful, and positive introduction and socialization to college life for students and their families. Partnering collaboratively with many offices and departments, Orientation helps students gain the skills, information and meaningful relationships needed to acheive personal outcomes while in at Dickinson College.

As a new student, you will take on new challenges and meet many different people with diverse interests, backgrounds and experiences. We want to help you be successful, feel at home and learn about the whole range of academic opportunities available.

Fall 2012 First-Year and Transfer Orientation
August 22-26, 2012

Orientation Assistant Recruitment

Orientation Assistant Application

Introduction:

Dickinson College maintains a rich campus tradition of Fall and Spring Orientation as the College prepares to welcome the entering class. The Orientation Planning Committee works throughout the Spring Semester to prepare for the incoming class's Fall Orientation. A group of 8 students are selected annually to be a part of this prestigious group. Individuals help students in their transition to college and assist various campus departments and offices with the orientation programs. The group is advised by Annie Kondas, Assistant Director of Campus Life and Travis Brown, Student Director for Orientation.

Qualifications:

To be considered as a candidate for the Orientation Planning Committee, a student must present the following qualifications:

Understand, appreciate and be able to articulate the mission and goals of Dickinson College
Be able to demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic regard for Dickinson and campus life -- both academic and co-curricular expectations and involvement.
Be currently enrolled as a full-time student.
Must be a community member in good academic and disciplinary standing.
Demonstrated leadership ability through previous employment and campus involvement, or high school leadership for first-year students.
Must be available to participate fully in all scheduled orientation training modules (Saturday August 18, 2012 -Tuesday 21, 2012) and New Student Orientation (August 22, 2012 – August 26, 2012).
Must be on campus during Fall 2012

Roles and Responsibilities:

Attend and participate in all training sessions and weekly meetings
Recruit, review applications, participate in interviews, and select Orientation Assistants
Supervise and mentor a staff of 7-8 Orientation Assistants
Develop and run Orientation Assistant training
Assist in Extended Orientation events
Represent Dickinson College in a positive and professional manner
Encourage the development of school spirit
Complete a formal evaluation of the Orientation Program