New Student Orientation Leader (NSOL) Scholarship Program
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
gain valuable leadership skills, build community with students, and earn a scholarship toward your next term at CNM!
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 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.
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. |