ORIENTATION ASSISTANT PROGRAM

• Mandatory 2 hour OA Training
• Sign up for a half day or the full day. A separate email will be sent out to sign up for times after you submit application below.

• Welcoming new international students
• Meeting with students to determine their immediate needs
• Checking students' immigration documents during Document Check Sessions
• Providing information and materials on living in San Diego, such as bank accounts and drivers licenses
• Assisting in locating short-term and long-term housing referrals in the area
• Making campus and community office referrals as needed
• Assisting with the Welcome Events, including International Student Welcome Reception

• Highly motivated with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, patience, and empathy
• Ability to serve as role model and mentor

• Complete the OA Application (Open NOW) 
  • Note: Students beginning their studies at UC San Diego in Fall 2023 are not eligible to apply.
• A mandatory waiver form is required for all applicants.

Application deadline: July 28, 2023