SOS Leadership

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New Student Orientation

Student Orientation Service (SOS) is led by a diverse group of 57 student leaders who are trained to help incoming freshman and transfer students navigate their way into their new community.

Here’s How SOS Works...

All new students are divided up into groups of about 20 led by one of these SOS leaders. This group is a new student's best opportunity to connect in a more personal way with other students sharing a similar experience.

The SOS Student Leader is there to meet specific needs and help in any way possible. There is a full slate of programs and events during the SOS Orientation Week. The goal is to help new students connect with other students, faculty, campus life, ministries and involvements, a local church, and the community of La Mirada.

How Can You Get Involved?

There are three levels of student leadership: Group Leaders, Crew Leaders, and Student Directors. Each SOS group is part of a larger team, called a 'crew.' Crew Leaders are experienced SOS leaders who help supervise the SOS Group Leaders. The Crew Leaders are supervised by two SOS Student Directors, who run the program under the oversight of the Director of Student Transitions.

Each position is one year in duration, although it is common for students to apply to return for a second or third year, with increasing responsibilities (i.e., a sophomore Group Leader will apply to be a Crew Leader as a junior).

Applications, additional information, and due dates are available at http://www.biola.edu/sos/selection/instructions.cfm. Applications are typically due the first week of December, and may be either downloaded (via pdf) or completed online. Interviews and hiring will take place in February, and the responsibilities for the position will begin in March. See the website for official dates.