New Student Orientation Leader (NSOL) Scholarship Program

Earn money for school while gaining valuable leadership skills through the New Student Orientation Leadership Program.

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Lead Orientations for New Students 

Student Recruitment and Outreach is looking for students who are enthusiastic, approachable, dependable, and who love CNM. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to become a New Student Orientation Leader!

As a New Student Orientation Leader (NSOL), you will help welcome and prepare new students who will begin classes in upcoming terms.

Along the way, you will gain valuable leadership skills, build community with students, and earn a scholarship toward your next term at CNM! 

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify as an Orientation Leader, you must: 

  • Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher. 
  • Have completed at least 12 credit hours at CNM, return to CNM for the Spring 2025 term, and take at least six credit hours during the Spring term.
  • Commit to work at least 12 sessions leading to the Spring term.
  • Complete mandatory training.
  • Not be on a consortium agreement with another school. 
  • Complete a FAFSA application for 2024-2025 academic year (if you have a social security number).

Dual Credit Students

Dual Credit students who are graduating from high school in December 2024 can apply for NSOL program for the Spring 2025 term as long as they meet all other eligibility criteria. 

Student Employees

Student employees are able to apply as New Student Orientation Leaders since this is a scholarship program and does not impact the 20-hour student employment limit. 

Orientation Session Information

For every hour you assist as a New Student Orientation Leader, you will earn $15 toward a scholarship for the upcoming term. You must be able to work at least 12 sessions leading to the Spring term. 

The deadline to apply for the Spring 2025 term program is Friday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. 

Upcoming Sessions Dates and Times

Fall Orientation Leaders will work orientations offered in May, June, July, and August. Choose from the following upcoming session dates and times:

Friday, October 18

8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 22 

2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday, October 25

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30

8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Friday, November 1 

Campus Catwalk 

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. 

Monday, November 4 

3:25 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

Friday, November 8

Campus Catwalk

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 14

SOAR

8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 20

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday, November 22

Campus Catwalk

Noon - 2 p.m.

Thursday, December 5

Spanish Session

2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Monday, December 9

2 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

Tuesday, December 17

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, December 18

Campus Catwalk

Noon - 2 p.m.

Tuesday, January 7

8:55 a.m. - 11 a.m. 

Wednesday, January 8

International Session

1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 

Friday, January 10

8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Friday, January 10

Catwalk Catwalk

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Friday, January 10

Catwalk Catwalk

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.