Student Orientation team
Each new year, Orientation and Transition Programs selects enthusiastic, qualified and resourceful students to serve as Orientation Leaders (OLs). During Orientation, OLs serve in various capacities to assist students and families, conduct administrative work and oversee the student experience.
OLs are considered Peer Leaders at VCU. A Peer Leader is defined as a student who has been selected and trained to serve in a leadership role that supports student success. This is a paid position on campus that provides students the opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills, lasting friendships and deep connection to the VCU community. The OL role also qualifies as a REAL experience for students.
Meet the team
Our Orientation team consists of our professional team as well as undergraduate Peer Leaders, including OLs and Operations Assistants mentored by Senior Orientation Leaders.
Senior OLs
- Laina Atkins (she/her)
- Nashaa Palmer (she/her)
- Marley Thompson (she/they)
- Halle Vargas (she/her)
Work for us: Orientation Leader recruitment
The 2025 Orientation Leader Application will open on January 13 at 9:00am! Our priority application deadline is February 2, 2025 at 11:59pm. Applications submitted before the priority deadline will receive full consideration for the position; applications submitted after will only be considered as positions are available. Interview offers will be extended on a rolling basis. If you would like to receive updates on the application process via email, please submit our 2025 Orientation Leader Interest Form.
Please feel free to contact us at newrams@vcu.edu with any questions or concerns regarding the Orientation Leader position and application.