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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! 

New Student Orientation Leader Application

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify as an Orientation Leader, you must: 

  • Have completed at least 12 credit hours at CNM, return to CNM for the Fall 2025 term, and take at least six credit hours during the Fall term.
  • Commit to work at least 14 sessions leading to the Fall term.
  • Complete a FAFSA application for 2025-2026 academic year (if you have a social security number).

Dual Credit Students

Dual Credit students who graduated from high school in May 2025 can apply for NSOL program for the Fall 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 student employment weekly hour limit. 

Upcoming Sessions Dates and Times

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 14 sessions leading to the Fall term.

The deadline to apply for the Fall 2025 term program is June 13.

Fall Orientation Leaders will work orientations offered in June, July, August, and September.

Upcoming Sessions

  • Tuesday, June 24: Main Campus, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Monday, June 30: Zoom, 3:25 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 8: Montoya Campus, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 17: Westside Campus, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Friday, July 25: Main Campus, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 30: Zoom, 8:55 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Monday, August 4: South Valley Campus, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 7: Rio Rancho Campus, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Friday, August 15: Main Campus, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 20: Zoom, 11:55 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Friday, August 22: Montoya Campus, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 28 (Spanish): Main Campus, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 3: Westside Campus, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm.
  • Monday, September 8: Main Campus, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.