Lycoming College
2016 Student Orientation Staff (SOS)
Application
To apply for a Student Orientation Staff (SOS) position, you must complete the items listed
below. Your application will not be considered complete until all of these items have been
completed/received by the Dean of First-Year Students office.
 Application form – submitted to the Dean of First-Year Students Office by November 6,
2015. Do not leave any sections blank.*
 References – submitted reference forms to 3 individuals; deadline for receipt of these
forms is November 13, 2015.
 Optional – you may attach a photo of yourself to your application. This helps the
selection committee get to know you better.
Section 1: Applicant Information
Name:
Home Address:
City, State, Zip:
Campus Box Number:
Cell phone:
Home phone:
9-Digit Student ID number:
Major(s):
Minor (if any):
I am a current:
 Freshman
 Sophomore
 Resident
 Commuter
 Junior
 I transferred to Lycoming from (list previous school):__________________________
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Section 2: Tell us About Yourself
GPA (most recent semester):
Please note: The Dean of First-Year
Students office verifies applicants’ grades
at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
Freshman applicants – leave this line blank.
GPA (cumulative):
Freshman applicants – leave this line blank.
Academic Advisor:
Career goal:
Please note: The Dean of First-Year Student consults with the Associate Dean of Students regarding conduct issues prior to
making job offers.
Sports, Music and Activities
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
LIST SPORTS/CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS, AND
OFFICES HELD
CIRCLE EACH YEAR
YOU PARTICIPATED
(F = FRESHMAN,
S = SOPHOMORE,
J = JUNIOR)
 Varsity athletics
F
S
J
 Intramural activities
F
S
J
 Fraternity/sorority
F
S
J
 Choir, band, or
theatre
F
S
J
 Student Senate
F
S
J
 Community Service
F
S
J
 Other
clubs/organizations
F
S
J
F
S
J
F
S
J
F
S
J
F
S
J
Do not list required freshman community service.
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Work Experience (*You may leave this blank if you do not have a prior work history.)
List most recent first. If your employment is on-campus, list the office on campus where you work(ed).
Employer/Office:
City, State:
Job Title/Description:
Reason for leaving (if any):
From (month/year)
Dates of employment:
Until (month/year)
Employer/Office:
City, State:
Job Title/Description:
Reason for leaving (if any):
From (month/year)
Dates of employment:
Until (month/year)
Answer the following questions. If you need additional room, you may attach an extra sheet to this
application.

Why do you want to be an SOS leader? What makes you a good candidate for this position?

Why is the SOS leader an important member of the new student Orientation team?

If an incoming first-year student asked you to explain what was special about the Lycoming College
experience, how would you respond?
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Section 3: Tell us About Your Plans for Summer 2016
List any plans or commitments you already have or anticipate for Summer 2016. If you have concerns about your
availability (i.e. possible summer internship, travel plans), please note them, along with any known or possible dates. If
you have applied or will apply for an internship or other summer commitment, note the date that you expect to know
the outcome of your application.
Section 4: References
For sophomores and juniors, we require one reference from a Lycoming College faculty member, one reference from a
Lycoming College administrative staff member, and one reference from a current/former employer (employer can be on
or off campus). Freshman applicants may submit up to two references from a high school teacher or administrator, but
should also provide one Lycoming College reference.
List the names and titles of the three individuals to whom you will give your reference forms.
Reference #1 name & title:
Freshman applicants – can be high school teacher or administrator.
Reference #2 name & title:
Freshman applicants – can be high school teacher or administrator.
Reference #3 name & title:
Section 5: Select an Interview
All applicants must participate in the group interview. The purpose of this interview is to give the selection committee
the opportunity to get to know you better and to allow you to share additional information about yourself and/or ask
questions.
Select a date and time for your interview (choose one):
 Wednesday, November 11, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
OR
 Thursday, November 12, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Submit Your Application by November 6
Submit your application to:
Dean of First-Year Students Office
Campus Box 153
Applications may also be delivered in person to:
Room 209, Long Hall
Deadlines:
(All materials must be received by 4:30 p.m.)
 Application – Friday, November 6, 2015
 References – Friday, November 13, 2015
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