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Thank you for your interest in joining either the Student Orientation Staff (SOS) or the SOUL Camp Mentor Staff!  SOS and SOUL Camp are two of the premiere student leadership groups at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Selection to either staff is extremely competitive, and those selected represent the best and brightest of our university. 

The Student Orientation Staff works to facilitate our Orientation programs, welcoming over 6,000 new students & parents to campus each year and collectively volunteering over 15,000 hours each spring and summer.

SOUL Camp Mentors facilitate SOUL Camp, our Extended Orientation program that supplements New Student Orientation. Camp is designed to provide incoming Freshmen with the skills and networks to help them develop leadership skills and Ragin' Cajun spirit.



Please thoroughly review the 2023-2024 Staff Application Packet (PDF). The packet contains the application link and important information about time commitments, qualifications, and benefits of the Student Orientation Staff and SOUL Camp Mentor experience.

Recruitment Timeline

Date Activity Time & Location
October 1, 2023 Online Application Opens Link located on the last page of the application packet.
October 2, 2023 Information Table 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Rex Street
October 4, 2023 Interest Session #1 11:00 AM - In Person: Student Union Art Gallery OR Online: via Zoom (see link below)
October 10, 2023 Interest Session #2 11:00 AM - In Person: Student Union Art Gallery OR Online: via Zoom (see link below)
October 24, 2023 Information Table 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Student Union near Post Office
October 24, 2023 Interest Session #3 5:00 PM - In Person: Student Union Teche Room OR Online: via Zoom (see link below)
Click here to join the Interest Sessions via Zoom
Meeting ID: 945 5383 9861 & Password: 218035
October 25, 2023 Applications Due 11:59 PM - Apply online (link located on the last page of the application packet)

Applications are time stamped upon submission. Applications submitted after the deadline WILL NOT be accepted. No exceptions!
October 29, 2023 Group Interviews** 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Bayou Bijou, 1st floor of the Student Union, rm. 100 E
October 30, 2023 Individual Interview Notification All applicants will receive an email notifying them of whether or not they have advanced to an Individual Interview.
October 31 - November 29, 2023 Individual Interview Online via Zoom
December 14, 2023 Staff Announcement Notification via email