Office of New Student Orientation Programs

Orientation Leaders

2024 Orientation leader team photo

Orientation Leaders are upperclassman students who welcome new students and their families during summer Rocket Launch orientation. As a member of the orientation team (O-Team), Orientation Leaders have the opportunity to share their experiences with incoming students and their families, serve as mentors to incoming students, and make a difference on campus. 

Benefits of the position include:

  • Paid $11 per hour during training and all Rocket Launch programs
  • Uniform and UToledo gear provided
  • Develop in your leadership, customer service, and public speaking skills
  • Connections with University staff, faculty, and other UToledo students
  • Free parking and lunch on program days
  • Housing for students who live more than 25 miles from campus

Application Process

  • Applications opened for O-Team 2026 on February 4, 2026.
  • Apply for the position in Handshake and submit the additional application form linked in Handshake by March 4, 2026.
  • Selected candidates will be invited to interview with New Student Orientation staff after spring break.
  • O-Team 2026 will be notified by March 27, 2026. 

O-Team 2026 Applications

Nominations for Orientation Leaders

Nominate someone who you feel would be a great addition to the orientation leader team below! Nominees will be contacted by our staff with information about how to apply to join O-Team.

O-Team 2026 Nominations

Questions?

 Contact New Student Orientation Programs at orientation@utoledo.edu.

Last Updated: 2/6/26