2024-2025 ViSTA Volunteer Registration Form

ViSTA: Volunteers in Service of Tiger Admission

Please add admission@oxy.edu to your email address book to avoid missing any future messages from the ViSTA program.

2024-2025 Volunteer Status *

Yes, I would like to volunteer for the 2024-25 admission cycle.

No, I cannot volunteer in 2024-25 but would like to be contacted again next year.

No, please remove me from the volunteer list permanently.

First Name *

Last Name *

Former Last Name

Oxy Class Year *

Email Address *

Please let us know your pronouns: *

Mailing Address *

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Preferred Phone Number *

Phone Type *

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Oxy Application Type *

I was an Early Decision applicant to Oxy.

I was a Regular Decision applicant to Oxy.

I was a Transfer applicant to Oxy.

Volunteer Preferences *
Please select all that apply

Online and/or in-person interviews with prospective First-Year or Transfer applicants (Aug - Dec)

Online and/or in-person interviews with Transfer applicants (Feb - April)

Attending Admission Events at Oxy

Attending Admission Events in my Region

Representing Oxy at College Fairs

Outreach to students via phone or email (April)

Volunteer capacity for Fall First-Year or Transfer interviews (Sep - Dec) *

Admission will be partnering strategically with several of Oxy's Alumni Affinity Associations. Please let us know if you are:
You can learn more about Oxy's many Affinity Associations online.

a member of the Asian Pacific Islander alumni association (API)

a member of the Black Alumni Organization (BAO)

a member of the Occidental College Latino Alumni Association (OCLAA)

High School *
Please provide the name of the high school you graduated from, selecting the correct school from the field as it auto populates. If you attended a high school with a common name such as "Washington High School," typing in the city of the high school can help narrow the selection list.

Oxy Major(s) *
This is a list of the current majors at Oxy. You are welcome to select multiple majors from this list. Holding the control key (PC) or command key (Mac) will allow you to choose more than one option. If your major is no longer offered please select “other” and indicate the major by name.

Other Oxy Major *

Extracurricular Activities at Oxy
You are welcome to select multiple activities from this list. Holding the control key (PC) or command key (Mac) will allow you to choose more than one option.

What cultural and/or ethnic organization(s) did you belong to? *

What fraternity/sorority did you belong to? *

What musical ensemble(s) were you part of? *

Current Profession

The ViSTA program has opportunities for alumni and parent volunteers. Please let us know if you are a current or future Oxy Parent and we will be in touch with additional information and guidelines for volunteering.

I am the parent/guardian of a student applying to Oxy this year, for potential enrollment in Fall 2025.

I am the parent/guardian of a current Oxy student.

I am the parent/guardian of an Oxy graduate.

What year will your student(s) graduate from Oxy? (Please select all that apply.)

What year did your student(s) graduate from Oxy? (Please select all that apply.)

Volunteer Statement of Agreement *
To be considered an active member of the ViSTA program you must also agree to comply with the following principles:

I will think of myself as an Oxy ambassador, knowing that my conduct will be considered a reflection of the College.

I will not criticize other colleges or universities by name, focusing instead on the positive aspects available at Oxy.

I will not provide guarantees of admission or financial aid and will direct prospective students to contact Oxy admission with any questions around these areas.

I will keep all applicant information confidential, shared only with the Office of Admission or a ViSTA Captain when assistance is needed.

I will update Oxy admission anytime my address or volunteer capacity changes.

I will update Oxy admission of my volunteer capacity each year, through the resubmission of this annual form.

American Studies
Art History
Biochemistry
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Black Studies
Chemistry
Chinese Studies
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Cognitive Science
Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Critical Race Studies
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Academic Activities
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Astronomy
Athletics: Club and Intramural
Athletics: Physical Fitness and Wellness
Athletics: Varsity
Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
Cheerleading
Computers & Technology
Cultural & Ethnic Student Organizations
Dance
Environmental/Sustainability
Equestrian Activities
Family Responsibilities
Food & Culinary Arts
Foreign Languages
Greek Life (Fraternity/Sorority)
Honor Societies
Internships
JROTC
LGBTQIA+
Martial Arts
Math/Science Olympiads and Fairs
Mock Trial
Model UN
Music
Outdoor Activities: Backpacking, Camping, Hiking
Political Student Organizations
Quidditch
Religious & Spiritual Student Organizations
Research Opportunities
Robotics
School Spirit
Social Justice & Activism
Speech & Debate/Forensics
Spoken Word & Poetry
Student Government
Study Abroad & Foreign Exchange
Theater Arts & Drama
Volunteering & Community Service
Work Opportunities
Writing: Journalism, Literary and Creative Writing, Playwriting/Screenwriting
Yoga & Meditation