Below you’ll find answers to common questions about the Family Orientation Student Leader (FOSL) position. If you do not find the answer to your question below, please email us or call our office at 512-471-2353 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT).
How many hours a week do MRSLs work?
FOSLs work 12 hours a day from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch on Family Orientation session dates. There will be some prescheduled evening and weekend hours as well as opportunities to pick up hours on non-session dates. Minimum of four-hour shift increments required on orientation session days if a FOSL is taking summer classes on a session date.
What are the 2025 Family Orientation session dates?
| Session 1 - May 27 | Session 2 - June 2 |
| Session 3 - June 9 | Session 4 - June 16 |
| Session 5 - June 23 | Session 6 - July 7 |
| Session 7 - July 14 | **Optional work day** Transfer Orientation Session - July 17 |
Who is eligible to be a Family Orientation Student Leader?
All UT students enrolled in classes during the 2025 spring semester. Even if you are graduating in May of 2025, you can still work as a FOSL this summer.
Can FOSLs work and take summer classes at the same time?
Yes! Many FOSLs in the past have taken classes while working for Texas Parents. The office will work with your schedule as best as they can; however, on the days listed above, you can only be out for 1.5 hours during the day. FOSLs must work on all Family Orientation session dates.
What kind of training will I receive?
Before orientation begins, FOSLs will attend paid training to get to know the team, review UT resources and practice day-to-day responsibilities.
Are Family Orientation and Longhorn Orientation connected?
The Family Orientation program is separate from the Longhorn Orientation program.
What skills do I need to be a good FOSL?
Family Orientation Student Leaders interact with thousands of new Longhorn Families throughout the summer and should be:
- A desire to work with new Longhorn Families
- Enthusiastic about UT, with pride in and knowledge of the UT campus community
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Able to maintain professional demeanor and maintain confidentiality
- Able to work with a team
- Effective communicators with proven organizational skills
- Comfortable speaking about personal experiences that relate to the UT journey
- Proficient with data entry with an eye for detail
Where does Family Orientation take place?
Most of the program takes place in Gregory Gym and in the William C. Powers Jr., Student Activity Center.
What happens if I get sick or can’t make it to one of the orientation sessions?
If there is a pre-approved conflict or you get sick, we will do our best to work with you and make sure your responsibilities are covered in your absence.
What does a typical day of working as a FOSL look like?
A day in the life of a FOSL is always exciting and can look very different depending on the tasks assigned. We’d be happy to discuss this further in your interview.
How much do FOSLs get paid?
Member Recruitment Student Leaders are paid $11.10/hr.
Is Housing Provided?
No, housing is not provided since the Family Orientation program only occurs one day out of the week.
Is Parking Provided?
No, a parking pass is not provided.