Orientation Leader Application 2026

This application is to serve as an Orientation Leader for New Student & Family Programs. **Orientation Leader position is not open to students who are in the process of completing a Master's degree (Graduate Students).**

Please note: if you are selected as an Orientation Leader (OL) you will be required to attend a mandatory retreat on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

This application is due by February 6, 2026 @ 11:59pm.

Preferred Name Preferred Name First Last
E# (please include the E)
What are your pronouns?
EIU Email
Phone Phone - ### - ### ####
I entered EIU as a
Year You Entered EIU
Expected Graduation Date (ex: May 2026)

(Month and Year)
Hometown:
Home State/Home Country:
Major
Current Class Standing
What is your current cumulative g.p.a. at EIU? Please note that you must be in good academic and conduct standing with the university and you must have at least a 2.5 GPA in order to be considered for these positions.
If this is your first semester at EIU provide the following:
*First-semester freshman provide your final high school g.p.a.
*Transfer students provide your college g.p.a. when you transferred
Do you plan to be part of the Panther Marching Band during the Fall 2026 semester?

Do you plan to be part of the Panther Marching Band during the Fall 2026 semester? Yes No
Do you plan on applying for an RA position for the 2026-2027 academic year?

Do you plan on applying for an RA position for the 2026-2027 academic year? Yes No
What other obligations do you anticipate having during Summer 2026 (class, another job)? Please be as specific as possible.
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Why did you choose to attend EIU? Why is it important for you to represent EIU?
What is one resource all EIU students should know about and what would you tell them about that resource?
Eastern's mission says "The University community is committed to diversity and inclusion" how do you support this part of the mission statement?
What do you value in a leader, and how would that benefit a team?
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Please submit the name of two EIU faculty or full-time staff members to serve as references. (No undergraduate students or members of the NSFP office staff can be listed as references)
First Reference First Reference First Last
Department
Position Title
Email
Second Reference Second Reference First Last
Department
Position Title
Email
How did you hear about this position?
Fill in the name of the person who told you about this opportunity if you answered the previous question with "Current NSFP Staff Member".
I understand that if I am selected to be an Orientation Leader, I will be required to attend a mandatory training retreat on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

I understand that if I am selected to be an Orientation Leader, I will be required to attend a mandatory training retreat on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Agree
I understand that by submitting this application I am giving New Student & Family Programs the authority to check my academic and conduct record. I also verify that the information I provided in this application is truthful.

I understand that by submitting this application I am giving New Student & Family Programs the authority to check my academic and conduct record. I also verify that the information I provided in this application is truthful. Agree

Orientation Leader Application 2026

Orientation Leader Application 2026

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: