Orientation Leadership Program
Each semester the Orientation and the Immigration offices select a group of mature and dedicated students to assist with orientation. Orientation Leaders will serve as peer-mentors for new students, who are making the transition to the University.
Orientation Leaders are full-time, undergraduate and graduate students who are responsible for welcoming and supporting all incoming students by leading a variety of sessions and activities during orientation week.
Roles Include:
- Orientation Assistants: Guide new students before arrival through emails and video calls and during orientation week through check-in and peer-led activities.
- Immigration Assistants: Help students navigate Italian immigration requirements.
- Arrival Assistants: Support students during their first days in Rome.
ORIENTATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM GOALS
- To assist incoming students get familiar with the campus and with the city of Rome;
- To reinforce expectations, policies, and standards;
- To encourage community building and engage all students in JCU;
- To foster active involvement in Student and Academic life at JCU.
ORIENTATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Low commitment during the semester
- Paid Position (including trainings. Breakfast and Lunch are provided)
- Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships
- Building skills such as Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Teamwork, and Time Management
- Multiculturalism and Appreciation of Diversity
- Campus Involvement
- Certificate after three orientations
ARRIVAL ASSISTANTS
Application Requirements
- No GPA needed
- Degree-seeking, full-time student, alumni
- Over 18 years old
- Good financial standing
- Good disciplinary standing
Application Process
- Complete and submit the online application by the deadline.
- New Applicants will be required to attend an interview (while we appreciate every application received, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted).
- Student Leaders must be present and on time without exception for all scheduled training sessions, meetings and orientation days (all dates can be found on the application form).
- Arrival Assistants work full days during move-in and limited hours according to the activities and needs of the Student Affairs Offices during the rest of the week
Application Details
Applications for Summer I, Summer II and Fall 2025 Semester are now open:
The deadline for applying is February 21.
ORIENTATION ASSISTANTS AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANTS
Application Requirements
- Degree-seeking, full-time student
- 2.5 GPA minimum (at the time of application)
- Completed at least 1 semester at JCU at the time of application
- Over 18 years old
- Should attend at least 2 semesters before graduating (if never worked for orientation in any capacity)
- Good financial standing
- Pre-registered for the following semester
- Good disciplinary standing
Application Process
- Complete and submit the online application by the deadline.
- New Applicants will be required to attend an interview (while we appreciate every application received, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted).
- Student Leaders must be present and on time without exception for all scheduled training sessions, meetings and orientation days (all dates can be found on the application form).
Application Details
Applications for Summer I, Summer II and Fall 2025 Semester are now open:
The deadline for applying is February 21.
For more information, contact us at orientation@johncabot.edu (Orientation Assistants and Arrival Assistants) or at immigrationservices@johncabot.edu (Immigration Assistants).