Fall 2026 opportunities for transfer student leaders are right around the corner, and we hope you take some time to check them out below and apply if interested.

Transfer Student Ambassador

Serve as a mentor and ambassador for all things transfer for an academic year at JMU! This is a paid position in the Office of Transfer Initiatives that runs throughout the school year, from August to April, and requires students to work 5 hours each week. Ambassadors assist by:

• Serving as a mentor
• Planning events for transfer students
• Spearheading transfer social media
• Helping with presentations to prospective students and their families

We have one position available for the 2026-2027 academic year. If you are interested, apply here. Review of applications begins April 1.  

Dukes Career Connections Mentor

Dukes Career Connections (DCC) is a three-day preorientation program for transfer students, co-sponsored by the University Career Center and the Office of Transfer Initiatives. This is a paid position to work approximately 25 hours during the week prior to the start of classes for the fall semester. DCC mentors will:

• Attend all DCC events and meals
• Support JMU program leaders
• Lead ice breakers
• Facilitate small group conversations

We will have four positions open for August 18-21, 2026. If you are interested, please complete the DCC mentor interest survey. Review of applications begins April 1.  

Transfer First-YeaR Orientation Guide (T-FROG)

The office of Orientation and Transition is jump-starting a new leadership role for Weeks of Welcome in 2026 – former transfer students supporting new transfer students as they get ready for their first year at JMU! We will need Transfer First-YeaR Orientation Guides (T-FROGs) to:

• Bring the enthusiasm you felt as a new transfer student to others
• Lead students to event locations and meals
• Facilitate conversations and connections

We are looking for 6-8 students who can clear their schedule from August 18-25 to serve on our inaugural team of T-FROGs. This is a volunteer position that not only looks great on your resume, but also includes perks like swag, free meals, and making an impact on new incoming transfer students! Apply by completing the T-FROG interest survey. Review of applications begins April 1.  

Transfer Leader Panelist

A couple times each semester, the Office of Transfer Initiatives hosts panels for prospective students at nearby community colleges or at JMU. These are opportunities to volunteer and give back to JMU, your community college, and/or the next wave of students on a journey that may be similar to yours. Our transfer leader interest form is always open, so you can fill it out anytime!