"Looking to have the BEST summer ever? Be an OC! You get to make lifelong friendships, welcome new Cougs, have fun, and get paid!!!" — OC Nick

It takes a talented and dedicated Coug to become a successful Orientation Counselor "OC" at Washington State University Pullman. OCs gain valuable experience in public speaking, group work, presentation, and leadership skills. OCs also have a unique opportunity to connect to WSU Pullman as a representative of the student body and a link to faculty and staff.

Working as an OC is an extremely rewarding position. Many OCs form long-lasting friendships during their tenure, both with students and staff. Almost unanimously, OCs cite helping students, families, and supporters as one of the most gratifying experiences of their college careers. If you want to help create an exciting, transformational, and fun experience for our incoming Cougs, apply to be an OC!

Qualifications

  • Must be an undergraduate student during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester.
  • Students who graduate in May 2025 are eligible to be OCs!
  • Must enroll in UNIV 497 for the Spring 2025 term, Tuesdays/Thursdays from 2:55pm-4:10pm.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and be in good academic standing.
  • Must be available full-time during the summer. Taking in-person summer courses during training and New Coug Orientation is not permitted, but taking summer online courses may be possible, although not recommended. 
  • Must be available to work from May 14-July 27 and during Week of Welcome, August 10-16, 2025.
  • Accommodations can be made for time off with timely notification. 
  • Selected applicants must pass a background check prior to employment.
  • Selected applicants must pass a Conduct Check from the Office of the Dean of Students. 
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation

  • $16.66 per hour
  • Orientation uniforms and swag
  • Campus Partner gifts
  • Working meals will be provided to staff members while working NCO sessions
  • *Shared double room with another OC in summer participant's residence hall (for employees who request housing)
    • *Not Required to stay in the residence hall

Questions

Contact Orientation and Transition Programs, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

orientation@wsu.edu

509-335-4242

NOTE: Please include your full name, WSU ID Number, and if making a call, clearly leave your phone number.

Application Timeline

  • The Orientation Counselor position application deadline has passed. Orientation and Transition Programs will begin to recruit for the 2026-2027 Orientation Counselor group in the Fall 2025 semester.