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Join the O-Team
Applications are now Closed.
| Action Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | Tuesday, January 9th, 2023 |
| Application Closes | Monday, January 29th, 2023 |
| Individual Interviews | January 22nd-February 2nd |
| Decision Letter Distribution | The week of January 29th |
| Accept/Decline Decision | By February 2nd |
Job Description
Orientation Team Leader Position Description
O-Team Time Commitments 2023-2024
| Spring 2024 | Event |
|---|---|
| January 9 | Spring Orientations |
| February 9, 16, 23 | Spring O-Team Kick-Off; O-Team Trainings* |
| March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 31 | O-Team Trainings*; Cesar Chavez Day of Service (optional) |
| April 5, 12, 19, 26 | Cougar Blue Day; O-Team Trainings* |
| May 3, 10, week of 20-24 | O-Team Trainings*, O-Team Retreat |
| Summer 2024 | Event |
|---|---|
| June-August | Summer Orientations & Orientation Prep |
| TBD | Summer Appreciation Events |
| Fall 2024 | Events |
|---|---|
| August TBD | Weeks of Welcome, Miiyu, Convocation, Move-in Weekend, Dive-In Movie/Movie Night, Transfer Student Welcome Reception, Cougar Question Mart |
| September TBD | Cougar Question Mart, Orientation Team banquet |
*O-Team trainings will take approx. 3 hours starting Friday February 9th until Friday May 10th. Timeframe will be between 1pm-5pm.
PDF copy of the mandatory time commitments.
Benefits of Joining O-Team
- Priority Registration for Fall 2024
- $750 O-Team Leader Scholarship upon completion of the season
- Knowledge and experiences related to CSUSM’s Co-Curricular Model:
- Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility
- Leadership & Interpersonal Development
- Career & Professional Development
- Critical Thinking & Ethical Reasoning
- Holistic Wellness & Self-Efficacy
- Free Breakfast and Lunch during Orientation sessions staffed (for on-campus orientation sessions only)
- CSUSM apparel (O-Team sweatshirt or jacket, polo, and any other items ordered)
- Knowledge of CSUSM campus services and resources
- Transferable skills to succeed in a multitude of career paths
- Networking opportunities with CSUSM staff and faculty
- Lifelong memories!
For additional questions about joining the CSUSM Orientation Team, please contact New Student & Family Programs at orientation@csusm.edu or 760-750-4930.
