FYE is excited to announce the autumn 2025 Peer Leader position!
Peer Leaders who have been fully trained and worked a summer orientation with FYE are eligible to apply to work in the autumn semester, continuing the work of supporting first-year student transitions to Ohio State.
This page highlights an overview of the position; however, we encourage you to watch this video where we walk through and explain the position fully.
For up to 10 hours per week scheduled in the FYE office space, Peer Leaders will:
- Develop and implement workshops to address topics and concerns many new students face in their transition to college such as time management, task prioritization, living with roommates, or exploring social identities.
- Create opportunities and experiences for first-year students to connect with Peer Leaders, campus resources, and each other in effort to establish a community of support at Ohio State.
- Share personal perspectives, campus resource referrals and follow-up with first-year students who encounter difficulty in their transition to Ohio State through communication methods including, but not limited to text message, email outreach, and individual meetings.
- Promote First Year Experience and available support methods to first-year students through campus connection opportunities and events, such as the Student Involvement Fair.
Qualifications
In addition to the those listed for Peer Leaders working over the summer, Peer Leaders working in the autumn semester must:
- Enroll full-time (at least 12 credit hours) in Autumn 2025 as an undergraduate student on the Columbus campus at Ohio State
- Understand and recognize that the Peer Leader position is commitment of up to 10 hours per week and must be prioritized above all additional autumn employment and involvement opportunities. Additional employment and involvement opportunities must be approved by FYE professional staff.
- Be up-to-date on all university holds and to-do list items via Buckeye Link
Application Process
You can identify your interest to FYE at any time prior to the selection process in June. FYE will provide more information to eligible Peer Leaders in May 2025. Peer Leaders interested in the autumn position will need to participate in an interview process for a spot on the autumn semester team.
Have a question about the autumn semester position? Email askfye@osu.edu for more information!
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