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Spring Term Begins January 9

Orientation Leader Scholarship Program

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

The deadline to apply is Friday, September 16, 2022 (or until vacant spots are filled) 

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Thank you for your interest in the New Student Orientation Leadership Program. We are accepting applications for the Spring 2023 term program. 

Spring Orientation Leaders will work orientations offered in October, November, December, and January. Orientation Leaders help welcome and prepare new students who will begin classes in the Spring 2023  term.

Apply to be an NSO Leader

Benefits

  • Gain valuable leadership skills. 
  • Earn a scholarship toward your next term at CNM.
  • Build community with students and have some fun!

Eligibility Requirements 

We're looking for students who are enthusiastic, approachable, dependable, and who love 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, and be planning to return to CNM for the Spring 2023 term and plan to take at least 6 credit hours during the Spring term.
  • Commit to work at least 8 sessions leading to the Spring term.  
  • Complete a mandatory training.
  • Not be on a consortium agreement with another school. 
  • Complete a FAFSA application for 2022-2023 academic year (if you have a social security number).

Note for Dual Credit Students:

  • Dual Credit students who are graduating from high school in December 2022 are welcome to apply for the Spring 2023 term Orientation Leader Program as long as they meet the eligibility requirements listed above. 

Student Employees

If you are currently a student employee at CNM and would like to apply as a New Student Orientation Leader, check with your supervisor. It may be possible to do both. 

Session Dates

Wednesday, Oct 12 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Main campus

Tuesday, Oct 18 from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Montoya campus

Monday, Oct 24 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Westside campus

Thursday, Nov 3 from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Main campus

Friday, Nov 11 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Zoom

Thursday, Nov 17, from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Main campus

Wednesday, November 30 from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Main campus

Wednesday, December 7 from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Main campus

Friday, December 16 from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Main campus

Tuesday, January 3 from 10:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Main campus

Wednesday, January 4 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Zoom

Friday, January 6 from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Main campus