Position overview | First Year Programs

The Virtual Orientation Leader (VOL) is a leader, supporter, and facilitator who aids first-year students through a seamless transition to the UW. As a team, we provide high-quality education, support, and transition resources to over 9,200 first-year students, including transfer and international students.

As a VOL, your primary role will be to support students’ transition into the University and lead groups via Zoom during Advising & Orientation Part 2 sessions. VOLs are required to take and earn credit in GEN ST 370: Peer Facilitation Class during spring quarter (Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-3:50 p.m.), attend all virtual training days, and session dates outlined in the timeline.

First Year Programs

120 Mary Gates Hall Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195-2825

Hours

Mary Gates Hall 120
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Winter Break: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Commuter and Transfer Commons (HUB 141)
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Breaks & Summers: Closed

Closed during University holidays.

Phone

206-543-4905 (Voice)
206-207-5564 (Text)

Feedback

Provide FYP with anonymous feedback about our programs.
chat Submit feedback here

First Year Programs fosters a successful undergraduate student experience through strategic programming that focuses on positive academic transitions and the development of learning communities. Through partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders our programs create the space for students to define how they will engage, learn, and thrive at the University of Washington.

Connect

mail

Make a Gift Terms Privacy