Orientation
91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ hosts OrientationÌýweekÌýeveryÌýSeptember to welcomeÌýincoming studentsÌýand introduce themÌýto the academic and social supports available at 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ and the University of Toronto.ÌýThe work of our Orientation is lead by our Orientation Coordinators hired student leaders responsible for the bulk of our programming and implementing the goals of the Orientation Advisory Committee (OAC). To increase transparency and accountability, 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµs OAC made of of staff, students, and faculty guide and support the planning process for Orientation.Ìý ÌýThis website will be updated as Orientation planning continues, please check back regularly for updates!Ìý
91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ Orientation will be hosted the week of Monday August 25th – Sunday August 31st.Ìý Applicants to the Orientation Co-Coordinator, Executive, and Leader roles should plan accordingly.
Orientation Opportunities (2025)
The 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ Orientation relies on heavily on volunteer support to welcome our incoming students.Ìý Check the position descriptions below for more information about available roles and their application deadlines.
Now hiring!
Orientation Leaders – Coming soon
Please see below for additional information about the various Orientation Opportunities
Orientation Co-Coordinator(s)
Orientation Co-Coordinator
These part-time positions work under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ – Student Life and in consultation with the Orientation Advisory Committee, the Orientation Co-Coordinators are responsible for: hiring, overseeing, and organizing the work of the Orientation Exec Team, recruitment, organization, and training of Orientation Leaders (including participation in Joint Orientation Leader Training), responsible for logistics and execution of the 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµÌýOrientationÌýincluding support for programming, orientation kits, communications, logistics, and program assessment.Ìý The Orientation Co-Coordinators must be available for part-time work throughout the summer and full time hours in the last three weeks of August, please check the linked description for more information coming shortly.Ìý
Please note, all candidates are strongly encouraged to read the Orientation Charter at the bottom of this page.
Orientation Executive(s)
Orientation Executives
91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ entering their second year and higher are encouraged to apply for the Orientation Exec Team. The Orientation Exec Team is responsible for logistics and execution of the 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµÌýOrientation under the direction of the Orientation Coordinator and Assistant Dean of 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ. Orientation Execs are eligible to receive a $500 honourarium, the position works approximately 100 hours throughout the summer including a variety of trainings.Ìý Orientation Executives must be available in person for the last 2 weeks of August, please check the linked Orientation Executive – Position Description 2025 for more information about the opportunity in general.
Please note, all candidates are strongly encouraged to read the Orientation Charter at the bottom of this page.
Orientation Leader(s)
Orientation LeaderÌý
91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ entering their second year and higher are encouraged to apply for an Orientation Leader Position Description 2025! Responsible for our in-person Orientation Week, Leaders are central to the experience for incoming students.Ìý
Orientation Advisory Committee and Charter
Orientation Advisory Committee
Members
Chaired by the Assistant Dean of 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ – Student Life and the Orientation Coordinator the Orientation Advisory Committee is made up of:
Ex Officio MembersÌý
- Member of the Office of the Dean of 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµÌý
- Member of the Office of the RegistrarÌý
- Member of the Bookings and/or Facilities OfficeÌý
- Member of the Library and ArchivesÌý
- *Other staff or faculty as can best represent the interests of the 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ
Student membersÌý
- The Orientation Coordinator Ìý
- 4-6 students
Please note, members of the OAC are not eligible to apply to the Orientation Coordinator Position, but are eligible to serve as executives and leaders.Ìý OAC student members must be planning to return to 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ for the 2025-2026 academic year as an undergraduate student.
Role
The Orientation Advisory Committee’s main goal is to support the selection of the Orientation Coordinator and the successful development and execution of Orientation Programming. The OAC will be comprised of diverse representation from 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ students, staff, administration and faculty to set the priorities and intended outcomes of Orientation Week, review program assessments, and make recommendations for future programming.
Responsibilities
The OrientationÌýAdvisoryÌýCommittee’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Ìý
- Creating and updating the Orientation Charter which guides Orientation processes and programs
- SupportingÌýand advising the Orientation Coordinator and Executive team (including hiring)
- ProvidingÌýguidanceÌýin regards toÌýoverall objectives and philosophy of Orientation programmingÌý
- Providing support and resources to meet Orientation program needs
- ReviewingÌýannually a report provided by the Orientation coordinator and adjust the charter and program goals as requiredÌý
OAC Student Member Position Description
Guiding PrinciplesÌý(under development)
Orientation Charter
The OAC is responsible for the development and ongoing implementation of the Orientation Charter available below.Ìý This document reflects the 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ understand of the 91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ Orientation Program and defines the work of our Orientation staff and volunteers.
91×ÔÅÄÊÓÆµ Orientation Charter 4.19.2021