Orientation

Orientation Leadership Program

Each semester the Student Life Team selects 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 in their integration to the institution and the city of Rome;
  • To clarify expectations, policies, and standards;
  • To foster adjustment to the social life of the university and to life in Rome;
  • 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 ​
  • Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Teamwork, 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 [email protected] (Orientation Assistants and Arrival Assistants) or at [email protected] (Immigration Assistants).