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Trinity College hosts Orientation week every September to welcome incoming students and introduce them to the academic and social supports available at Trinity College and the University of Toronto. The work of our Orientation is lead by our Orientation Coordinator a hired student leader responsible for the bulk of our programming and implementing the goals of the Orientation Advisory Committee (OAC). To increase transparency and accountability, Trinity Colleges OAC made of of staff, students, and faculty guide and support the planning process for Orientation. This website will be updated as Orientation planning continues, please check back regularly for updates!

Trinity College Orientation will be hosted the week of Monday August 25th – Sunday August 31st. Applicants to the Orientation Co-Coordinator, Executive, and Leader roles should plan accordingly.

Orientation Opportunities (2025)

The Trinity College Orientation relies on heavily on volunteer support to welcome our incoming students. Check the position descriptions below for more information about available roles and their application deadlines.

Now hiring!

Apply for the Orientation Co-Coordinator role through the Trinity Careers page
Apply here for Orientation Advisory Committee – Now closed.
Apply here for Orientation Executive – Closes 9AM Thursday May 1st.
Orientation Leaders – Coming soon

Please see below for additional information about the various Orientation Opportunities

Orientation Co-Coordinator(s)

Orientation Co-Coordinator

These part-time positions work under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Students – Student Life and in consultation with the Orientation Advisory Committee, the Orientation Co-Coordinators are responsible for: hiring, overseeing, and organizing the work of the Orientation Exec Team, recruitment, organization, and training of Orientation Leaders (including participation in Joint Orientation Leader Training), responsible for logistics and execution of the Trinity College Orientation including support for programming, orientation kits, communications, logistics, and program assessment. The Orientation Co-Coordinators must be available for part-time work throughout the summer and full time hours in the last three weeks of August, please check the linked description for more information coming shortly.

Please note, all candidates are strongly encouraged to read the Orientation Charter at the bottom of this page.

Orientation Executive(s)

Orientation Executives

Students entering their second year and higher are encouraged to apply for the Orientation Exec Team. The Orientation Exec Team is responsible for logistics and execution of the Trinity College Orientation under the direction of the Orientation Coordinator and Assistant Dean of Students. Orientation Execs are eligible to receive a $500 honourarium, the position works approximately 100 hours throughout the summer including a variety of trainings. Orientation Executives must be available in person for the last 2 weeks of August, please check the linked Orientation Executive – Position Description 2025 for more information about the opportunity in general.

Please note, all candidates are strongly encouraged to read the Orientation Charter at the bottom of this page.

Orientation Leader(s)

Orientation Leader

Students entering their second year and higher are encouraged to apply for an Orientation Leader Position Description 2025! Responsible for our in-person Orientation Week, Leaders are central to the experience for incoming students.

Orientation Advisory Committee and Charter

Orientation Advisory Committee

Members

Chaired by the Assistant Dean of Students – Student Life and the Orientation Coordinator the Orientation Advisory Committee is made up of:

Ex Officio Members

Member of the Office of the Dean of Students
Member of the Office of the Registrar
Member of the Bookings and/or Facilities Office
Member of the Library and Archives
*Other staff or faculty as can best represent the interests of the community

Student members

The Orientation Coordinator
4-6 students

Please note, members of the OAC are not eligible to apply to the Orientation Coordinator Position, but are eligible to serve as executives and leaders. OAC student members must be planning to return to Trinity College for the 2025-2026 academic year as an undergraduate student.

Role

The Orientation Advisory Committee’s main goal is to support the selection of the Orientation Coordinator and the successful development and execution of Orientation Programming. The OAC will be comprised of diverse representation from Trinity College students, staff, administration and faculty to set the priorities and intended outcomes of Orientation Week, review program assessments, and make recommendations for future programming.

Responsibilities

The Orientation Advisory Committee’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Creating and updating the Orientation Charter which guides Orientation processes and programs
Supporting and advising the Orientation Coordinator and Executive team (including hiring)
Providing guidance in regards to overall objectives and philosophy of Orientation programming
Providing support and resources to meet Orientation program needs
Reviewing annually a report provided by the Orientation coordinator and adjust the charter and program goals as required

OAC Student Member Position Description

Guiding Principles (under development)

The OAC operates on the premises of Good Governance
The OAC is committed to accessible events

Orientation Charter

The OAC is responsible for the development and ongoing implementation of the Orientation Charter available below. This document reflects the community understand of the Trinity College Orientation Program and defines the work of our Orientation staff and volunteers.

Trinity College Orientation Charter 4.19.2021