Eagle Guides
A page within New Student & Family Programs
Eagle Guide LogoEagle Guides are current UWL undergraduate students who serve as peer leaders for all new students at UWL. Eagle Guides assist with the implementation of START and/or New Student Orientation. Eagle Guides are well-respected, academically balanced leaders on campus. They are chosen based on their current and potential academic, interpersonal, and leadership qualities.
We are excited to say that we are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! See below for information on how to apply!
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Why Apply?
- Build leadership and communication skills
- Learn more about campus resources and services
- Meet other students from across campus
- Connect with UWL Staff
- Gain leadership experience and build your resume
- Get compensated for your school spirit and leadership!
Roles
- START Eagle Guide
- New Student Orientation (NSO) Eagle Guide
- Lead Eagle Guide
Click on each tab in this section to learn about each position!
We are excited to say that we are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! See the specific tabs for information on how to apply!
Have questions about serving as an Eagle Guide? Please contact Colleen Schulz at 608.785.8055 or cschulz@uwlax.edu.
START Eagle Guides
START is the process of engaging, informing, and assisting all new students and their guests (parents, family, friends, and other supporting figures) through the essential transition to a successful college experience. START Eagle Guides aid the facilitation of this process by providing new students, parents, and guests with an engaging introduction welcoming folks to campus as well as leading and participating in activities encouraging student engagement and interaction.
Please read the START Eagle Guide job description regarding responsibilities, expectations, time commitment, and compensation*.
START Eagle Guide Description
2025 START Dates
- June 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, and 24.
Students who serve as START Eagle Guides will have the option to serve as NSO Eagle Guides, but are not required to serve in that capacity.
Apply to be a START Eagle Guide.
We are excited to say that we are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Click the link above to apply!
New Student Orientation (NSO) Eagle Guides welcomes over 2,200 new first-year and transfer students! The position exists to welcome and acclimate new students to the campus during New Student Orientation. The role consists of assisting with move-in weekend, promoting interaction among groups of new students by facilitating icebreakers and small group discussions on college transition-related concerns and opportunities, and being a part of NSO events. The time commitment is concentrated during Labor Day Weekend.
Please read the NSO Eagle Guide job description regarding responsibilities, expectations, time commitment, and compensation.
We are excited to say that we are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Click the appropriate link below to apply!
NSO Eagle Guide Job Description
Apply Today!
- New Candidates: Click here!
- Returning Eagle Guides: Click here!
Dates
- Training
- Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28, 2023
- NSO
- Friday, August 29 through Labor Day Monday, September 1
Lead Eagle Guides are Eagle Guides with additional leadership responsibilities. Leads will act as mentors to Eagle Guides, serve as liaisons between New Student and Family Programs and campus partners, provide feedback and plan components of the START and New Student Orientation programs, and recruit and assist in the hiring process for Eagle Guides.
We are excited to say that we are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Click the link below to apply!
