PAL Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Peer Advisor at USC Lancaster! To be a PAL on USCL's campus is a coveted position, so be sure to put your best foot forward. Answer ALL questions in complete sentences and submit the form when it is complete. Applications must be submitted by November 29, 2021. You will receive a confirmation email upon completion. If you do not receive a confirmation email, it is your responsibility to follow up with the Student Life office. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

PAL applicants MUST:

Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0
Have at least 12 credit hours completed by the end off fall 2021
Be willing to help promote/advertise campus activities
Be able to participate in the following:
- On-campus interviews on December 9^th or December 10^th
- Spring 2022 3 credit hour Foundations of Leadership course designed specifically for PALs
- New Lancer Orientation Sessions to be held summer 2022 (dates TBD)
- Orientation workshops and conferences to be held in the future

SCHOLARSHIPS:

PALs receive $500 in the spring for their work during the spring
PALs receive $500 in the Fall for their work during the summer and fall (work during the Fall is typically less strenuous)

*Required fields

I have read the above statements and agree with all that is listed. I would like to continue completing my PAL application. *

Yes

Please sign by entering your initials *

JFF

Date *

Section I: Background Information

Full Name *

Date of Birth *

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University Email Address *

johndoe@email.sc.edu

Phone Number *

(000) 000-0000

Academic Status (applicants must have completed at least one semester at USC Lancaster) *

FreshmanSophomoreJunior

GPA *

Major *

Projected Graduation Year *

Section II: References

Please list people who can attest to your work habits, personality, job skills, etc. Do not list relatives as a reference. One reference must be a current or former instructor, one reference must be a faculty/staff member that you have worked with on campus, and the remaining reference may be at your discretion.

Reference 1:

Full Name *

Relation to Reference *

Phone Number *

(000) 000-0000

Email *

johndoe@gmail.com

Reference 2:

Full Name *

Relation to Reference *

Phone Number *

(000) 000-0000

Email *

johndoe@gmail.com

Reference 3:

Full Name *

Relation to Reference *

Phone Number *

(000) 000-0000

Email *

johndoe@gmail.com

Section III: Volunteer and Work Experience

Please list all work experience (including work-study, part-time or summer jobs, etc.): *

Please list your community and campus activities (clubs, sports, church activities, volunteer work, etc.): *

Section IV: Questions

Please answer each question in 300 words or less in complete sentences only. Aim to make your answers meaningful, as this is your opportunity to really showcase your skills and experiences.

What does PAL mean to you? Why do you want to be a PAL on the USCL campus? *

What personality traits or qualities can you bring to the table that may not be currently represented in the PALs organization? *

What is your favorite aspect of being a student at USCL? *

You are given the assignment to create a 5-minute YouTube video on something that is meaningful to you. Describe your video. In your response, include information about the video’s topic, setting, participants, etc. *

I certify that all the information I have provided in the 2021 PAL application is accurate and valid. *

Yes

Please sign by entering your initials *

JFF

Date *