Being a member of the Orientation Welcoming Committee is an exciting way for you leave your mark and make a difference in the Harvard experience.
About the Role
The Orientation Welcoming Committee is an opportunity for upper-level students to have a role in Orientation and help shape the student experience for the incoming class.
The Orientation Welcoming Committee creates a welcoming, exciting environment for first-year students by:
- Planning and executing social activities and events throughout the course of Orientation
- Providing opportunities for incoming students to connect with their class, the College, and the greater community
Responsibilities
All Orientation Welcoming Committee Members arrive to campus the week before Move-In Day to be ready to help welcome the incoming class to campus. These student leaders:
- Are smiling faces that greet new students on Move-In Day
- Are available to new students and their families to answer questions during Orientation
- Staff several Orientation programs and activities, including Convocation
- Serve as positive role models and resources for new students