2026 Gallatin Orientation Leader Application

Please note this position is for rising sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduate students at the NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study only.

NYU Gallatin is seeking to hire up to 37 First-Year Student Orientation Leaders and 3 Transfer Student Orientation Leaders. All actively matriculating Gallatin students who have an interest in developing community and are passionate about the Gallatin School of Individualized Study are welcome to apply!

Orientation Leaders serve as role models for incoming Gallatin first-year and transfer students, and are responsible for engaging and supporting these new students in their Orientation experience. This includes participating in Gallatin Orientation and NYU Welcome activities, co-facilitating Orientation Group meetings and team-building activities, and supporting administrative Orientation programming.

Orientation Leaders are responsible for supervising and mentoring a group of 16-20 first-year or transfer students along with another Orientation Leader. After the conclusion of Orientation, there is possibility for continuing work for Orientation Leaders who wish to plan and implement Gallatin Meet-Ups (small group events/outings that take groups of 8-12 Gallatin students to various community building and social experiences across NYC).

Candidates must be in good academic standing, have excellent communication skills, a desire to serve as a leader and mentor, and an ability to engage new students in a responsible and professional manner. For more information, please review the Orientation Leader Job Description.

First Name

Last Name

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University ID

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Adviser First Name

Adviser Last Name

Class standing in Fall 2026

Are you a returning Orientation Leader?

I am a returning Gallatin Orientation Leader.

I have never been a Gallatin Orientation Leader.

Are you a transfer student?

Yes, I transferred to Gallatin from another NYU school.

Yes, I transferred to Gallatin from another college/university outside of NYU.

No, I am not a transfer student.

Address

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State/Province

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In 250 words or less, please share with us why you want to be an Orientation Leader.

What is a challenge you overcame in your transition to NYU or NYC?

As an Orientation Leader, you would be responsible for co-managing a group of 16-20 incoming students along with another Orientation Leader. How would you determine whether or not a student in your Orientation Group successfully transitioned to NYU?

Please describe any Gallatin or NYU student activities in which you are or have been involved. Please include any offices held, duties, etc.

Orientation Leaders are required to attend- and be available full time throughout- Orientation Leader Training Week: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Friday, August 28, 2026. Please confirm below that if selected to be an Orientation Leader, you will be available for the entirety of Orientation Leader Training.

Yes, I am available for the entirety of Orientation Leader Training Week.

No, I am not available for the entirety of Orientation Leader Training Week.

Orientation Leaders are required to attend- and be available full time throughout- Gallatin Orientation Week: Sunday, August 30, 2026 - Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Please confirm below that if selected to be an Orientation Leader, you will be available for the entirety of Gallatin Orientation Week.

Yes, I am available for the entirety of Gallatin Orientation Week.

No, I am not available for the entirety of Gallatin Orientation Week.