Join Our Team
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 5,500 new students & parents to campus each year and collectively volunteering over 15,000 hours each 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.
Application Packet
Please thoroughly review the 2022-2023 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 |
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| October 1, 2022 | Online Application Opens | Link located on the last page of the application packet. |
| October 4, 2022 | Information Table | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Student Union Porch |
| October 12, 2022 | Interest Session #1 |
5:00-6:00 PM In Person: Student Union Art Gallery OR Online: via Zoom (see link below) |
| October 18, 2022 | Information Table | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Rex Street |
| October 18, 2022 | Interest Session #2 |
3:00-4:00 PM In Person: Student Union Art Gallery OR Online: via Zoom (see link below) |
| October 19, 2022 | Interest Session #3 |
12:00-1:00 PM In Person: Student Union Art Gallery OR Online: via Zoom (see link below) |
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Click here to join the Interest Sessions via Zoom Meeting ID: 945 5383 9861 & Password: 218035 |
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| October 20, 2022 | 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 23, 2022 | Group Interviews** |
Forum Room, 2nd floor of the Union, rm. 209 Group 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Group 2: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| October 24, 2022 | Individual Interview Notification | All applicants will receive an email notifying them of whether or not they have advanced to an Individual Interview. |
| October 25 - December 1, 2022 | Individual Interview | Online via Zoom |
| December 15, 2022 | Staff Announcement | Notification via email |
**Candidates will only need to attend one timeslot for Group Interviews. Candidates are looked at equally; therefore, the timeslot they select for Group Interviews should meet their personal schedules.