Applications being accepted for Patriot Leaders, Resident Advisors and Peer Advisors

Patriot Leader: greenpolo.gmu.edu

Patriot Leaders help new students and their families learn and familiarize themselves with life at George Mason University. Their primary duty is to work with orientation programming during summer break, in which they help run orientation. Patriot Leaders must also be available to help with Family Programming, Fall Retention Programming, and Welcome Week programming. Applicants can apply online at Patriot Leader website.

Due Date: 5 p.m. on November 29.

“It was when my academic adviser suggested that I consider the Patriot Leader position, that I made the final commitment to do so, and I couldn't be happier that I did. There are so many things that I loved about being a Patriot Leader. Not only do you become connected to some of the most important people and resources that George Mason has to offer, but you also can enjoy the sense that you are making a difference for someone. That, in conjunction with the lifelong bonds and friendships that I have made with my fellow Patriot Leaders, makes me all the more elated that I decided to submit that application. I cannot think of a better way to have spent my first summer at college.” – Patriot Leader Paige Calvert

Resident Advisor (RA): http://housing.gmu.edu/ra/

Resident Advisors create and guide a community within their respective residence halls. An RA mentors their residences, mediates conflicts, and encourages their residences to get involved on campus. To apply to be an RA the applicant must attend one information session offered by the Office of Housing and Resident Life. One can apply online at housing.gmu.edu/eliving.

Due Date: 5 p.m. on November 12.

“I wanted to be an RA because it was something to get me involved in on campus and gain leadership experience. I'm not going to lie, the free housing also a part in getting me to apply. I really like that I have freshman and a pretty close community on my floor. I also love meeting new people and making new friendships,” – RA Katelyn Squicciarini

Peer Advisor: http://transitions.gmu.edu/university-100/university-100-peer-advisors-pa/

Peer Advisor’s co-instruct the University 100 class and, by doing so, help students learn and get acquainted to Mason life for a better transition. The peer advisors would guide in leading class discussion and provide a student perspective.

Due Date: November 30

“I found myself asking a lot of questions about how to get involved at Mason and what resources were available to me to help me succeed. Taking University 100 helped make the transition from high school to college much easier. The peer advisor for my University 100 class recommended that I apply to be a peer advisor, and I was immediately interested. The University 100 course I co-teach is a class of first semester engineering students. Since I am an engineering major myself, I feel like I can connect with these students on several different levels. This is my third year as a peer advisor and I've really enjoyed being able to act as a mentor for first semester freshman.” – PA Sean Lindenmuth