First Year Programs

Recruitment Resources

Support us in recruiting the newest cohorts of Orientation & FIG Leaders! 

  • Nominate! Have someone in mind that might be good for the Orientation or FIG Leader roles? Complete this form to nominate them and they will get a nomination email with information about applying: 
  • Quick Paragraph: Include in a newsletter or email communication! 
    First Year Programs is currently recruiting for First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leaders and Orientation Leaders! Both positions work with new students to help them get connected to the UW community and navigate UW resources. Open to all students / Applications are due Monday, January 29, 2024 at 8 AM (PT).  
    If you are interested in applying or would like to learn more or attend a Q&A session in January visit fyp.uw.edu/apply for more information or email us at fypadmin@uw.edu
  • Longer Content for an Email/Newsletter:  
    First Year Programs is currently recruiting for our First-year Interest Group (FIG) Leader and Orientation Leader (OL) student positions!  
    FIG Leaders support first-year students by facilitating academic information, campus resources, common questions in the GEN ST 199 course. Gain lots of experience and development in skills such as public speaking, mentorship, leadership, interpersonal communication skills, and more! 
    Orientation Leaders introduce first-year students to campus resources and courses registration through engage in online and in-person activities. With the support of advisers, campus leadership, and their team of peers, OLs will support students in building their UW community. Orientation Leaders will be provided housing on campus over the summer & its a paid position.
    Applications are open and the deadline to apply is Monday, January 29, 2024, at 8:00 AM PST. 
    • Position Overview Recordings will be posted on our website 
    • We will host Question & Answer (Q&A) sessions throughout the month of January- dates will be listed on our website.
      Application information & questions are available for review online at fyp.uw.edu/apply and any questions can be directed to fypadmin@uw.edu.
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  • Links for Social Media: Visit our First Year Programs Instagram account for content that can be reshared on your own accounts! 
  • Marketing Materials: FYP Recruitment Marketing Materials folder   
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