Join the Orientation Leader Team!

2024 OL Retreat

Student Leaders Wanted!

Each year, hundreds of students apply to represent the San Jose State University as an Orientation & Transition Leader (OATies). A year on our team is a unique experience to foster leadership skills while supporting new Spartans and helping them find their place at San Jose State.

 
Selection for the 2025 Orientation & Transition Team has concluded. Applications for the 2026 team will be available in Fall 2025.

Application Process

All new applicants are required to complete an online application. Selected applicants based on the online applications will be invited to attend a large group interview and an individual interview.  In the interviews, applicants will be evaluated on a series of skills we look for in an Orientation & Transition Team Member. For a full timeline of the application process, please review the next page.

Preparing to be an Orientation & Transition Team Member

Through all training opportunities described below, OATies will gain substantial knowledge about the university, campus resources and community expectations. Trainings also give OATies the opportunity to bond with their fellow teammates and build deeper connections.

Job requirements, benefits and responsibilities are subject to change. Review the Orientation & Transtion Team application for official roles, responsibilities, benefits and requirments.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Orientation & Transition Team Members (OATies) cannot serve as Resident Advisors (RAs) in Fall 2025 due to overlapping time commitments. Orientation & Trantition Team Members (OATies) must be available beginning in the Spring 2025 through the end of the Fall 2025.