Lycoming College
2014 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 Office of the Assistant Dean for Freshmen.
 Application form – submitted to the Office of the Assistant Dean for Freshmen by
November 8, 2013. Do not leave any sections blank.*
 References – submitted reference forms to 3 individuals; deadline for receipt of these
forms is November 15, 2013.
 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 Office of the Assistant
Dean for Freshmen 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:
Reason you are applying to
be an SOS:
Sports, Music and Activities
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
LIST SPORTS/CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS, AND
NOTE OFFICES HELD (IF ANY)
CIRCLE EACH YEAR
YOU PARTICIPATED
(F = FRESHMAN,
S = SOPHOMORE,
J = JUNIOR)
 Varsity athletics
F
S
J
 Intramural athletics
F
S
J
 Fraternity/sorority
F
S
J
 Choir or band
F
S
J
 Student Senate
F
S
J
F
S
J
F
S
J
F
S
J
F
S
J
F
S
J
F
S
J
 Community Service
 Other
clubs/organizations
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.

List your special talents, interests, and any specialized knowledge/experience that you think would be
helpful for us to know about you.

What do you think are the responsibilities of an S.O.S.?

If an incoming freshman asked you what you do in your free time, how would you respond?
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Section 3: Tell us About Your Plans for Summer 2014
List any plans or commitments you already have or anticipate for summer 2014. 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 upperclassmen, we require two references from Lycoming College faculty members, and one reference from an
administrative staff member. 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 adminstrator.
Reference #2 name & title:
Freshman applicants – can be high school teacher or adminstrator.
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 13, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
OR
 Thursday, November 14, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Submit Your Application by November 8
Submit your application to:
Office of the Assistant Dean for Freshmen
Campus Box 153
Deadlines:
(All materials must be received by 4:30 p.m.)
 Application –Friday, November 8, 2013
 References – Friday, November 15, 2013
Applications may also be delivered in person to:
Room 209, Long Hall
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