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91直播 hosts Orientation听week听every听September to welcome听incoming students听and introduce them听to the academic and social supports available at 91直播 and the University of Toronto.听The work of our Orientation is lead by our Orientation Coordinators hired student leaders responsible for the bulk of our programming and implementing the goals of the Orientation Advisory Committee (OAC). To increase transparency and accountability, 91直播s OAC made of of staff, students, and faculty guide and support the planning process for Orientation.听听This website will be updated as Orientation planning continues, please check back regularly for updates!听

91直播 Orientation 2026 will be hosted the week of Monday August 31st – Sunday September 6th.听 Applicants to the Orientation Co-Coordinator, Executive, and Leader roles should plan accordingly.

Orientation Opportunities (2026)

The 91直播 Orientation relies on heavily on volunteer support to welcome our incoming students.听 Check the position descriptions below for more information about available roles and their application deadlines.

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Orientation Co-Coordinators (2): Student Life – Orientation Coordinators 2026 Job Posting

Please see below for additional information about the various Orientation Opportunities

Orientation Co-Coordinator(s)

Orientation Co-Coordinator

These part-time positions work under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of 91直播鈥� Student Life and in consultation with the Orientation Advisory Committee, the Orientation Co-Coordinators are responsible for: hiring, overseeing, and organizing the work of the Orientation Exec Team, recruitment, organization, and training of Orientation Leaders (including participation in Joint Orientation Leader Training), responsible for logistics and execution of the 91直播 Orientation including support for programming, orientation kits, communications, logistics, and program assessment. The Orientation Co-Coordinators must be available for part-time work throughout the summer and full time hours in the last three weeks of August and 1st week of September, please check the linked description for more information about important dates.

Please note, all candidates are strongly encouraged to read the Orientation Charter at the bottom of this page.

Orientation Executive(s)

Orientation Executives

91直播 entering their second year and higher are encouraged to apply for the Orientation Exec Team. The Orientation Exec Team is responsible for logistics and execution of the 91直播 Orientation under the direction of the Orientation Coordinator and Assistant Dean of 91直播. Orientation Execs are eligible to receive a $500 honourarium, the position works approximately 100 hours throughout the summer including a variety of trainings. Orientation Executives must be available in person for the last 2 weeks of August, please check the linked Orientation Week Exec – Position Description 2026 for more information about the opportunity in general.

Please note, all candidates are strongly encouraged to read the Orientation Charter at the bottom of this page.

Orientation Leader(s)

Orientation Leader

91直播 entering their second year and higher are encouraged to apply for an Orientation Leader Position Description 2025! Responsible for our in-person Orientation Week, Leaders are central to the experience for incoming students.

Orientation Advisory Committee and Charter

Orientation Advisory Committee

Members

Chaired by the Assistant Dean of 91直播 – Student Life and the Orientation Coordinator the Orientation Advisory Committee is made up of:

Ex Officio Members:

Member of the Office of the Dean of 91直播
Member of the Office of the Registrar
Member of the Bookings and/or Facilities Office
Member of the Library and Archives

*Other staff or faculty as can best represent the interests of the community

Student members

The Orientation Coordinator
4-6 students

Please note, members of the OAC are not eligible to apply to the Orientation Coordinator Position, but are eligible to serve as executives and leaders. OAC student members must be planning to return to 91直播 for the 2025-2026 academic year as an undergraduate student.

Role
The Orientation Advisory Committee鈥檚 main goal is to support the selection of the Orientation Coordinator and the successful development and execution of Orientation Programming. The OAC will be comprised of diverse representation from 91直播 students, staff, administration and faculty to set the priorities and intended outcomes of Orientation Week, review program assessments, and make recommendations for future programming.

Responsibilities
The Orientation Advisory Committee鈥檚 responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Creating and updating the Orientation Charter which guides Orientation processes and programs
Supporting and advising the Orientation Coordinator and Executive team (including hiring)
Providing guidance in regards to overall objectives and philosophy of Orientation programming
Providing support and resources to meet Orientation program needs
Reviewing annually a report provided by the Orientation coordinator and adjust the charter and program goals as required

OAC Student Member Position Description

Guiding Principles (under development)

The OAC operates on the premises of
The OAC is committed to accessible events

Orientation Charter

The OAC is responsible for the development and ongoing implementation of the Orientation Charter available below. This document reflects the community understand of the 91直播 Orientation Program and defines the work of our Orientation staff and volunteers.

91直播 Orientation Charter 4.19.2021