Ambassador Application Information


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Please read through this information carefully before applying. The application link is at the bottom of this page.

Ambassador FAQs

What is the Washington State University Vancouver Student Ambassador Program?

The WSU Vancouver Student Ambassador Program is a group of outstanding students who are selected to represent the University to prospective students, their families and the community at large.

Who are the Student Ambassadors?

The most qualified and diverse students from a variety of majors will be chosen to work together to build on our University's outstanding reputation and bring future Cougars to our campus. Students must anticipate a graduation date of May 2013 or later and maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative g.p.a.

What duties are performed by the Student Ambassadors?

Student Ambassadors represent WSU Vancouver and its many entities, both on and off campus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Provide campus tours
  • Attend recruiting events
  • Connect with students who have specific questions about our campus community
  • Serve as ROAR (Orientation) leaders
  • Assist new students in their transition to WSU Vancouver
  • Promote opportunities to be actively involved on campus
  • Advance the ideals of higher education through community outreach efforts

View the Student Ambassador and Lead Ambassador position descriptions for more detail.

What are the benefits of becoming a Student Ambassador?

  • Develop valuable leadership and communication skills
  • Make meaningful connections with prospective and new students by sharing your experience and knowledge of WSU Vancouver
  • Work closely with University faculty, staff and administration
  • Earn a $2,290 tuition waiver ($1,145/semester)
  • Enhance your personal resume

What responsibilities do the Student Ambassadors fulfill?

  • Ambassadors dedicate an average of six hours per week for the academic year. In addition, they serve as ROAR Orientation Leaders leading up to the fall and spring semesters.
  • Ambassadors must enroll in a two credit student leadership class offered Fridays from 10am-noon during fall semester and attend regular meetings during spring semester. (date & time of meetings may vary based upon schedules)

Questions? Contact Natalie Brusseau, brusseau@vancouver.wsu.edu or 350-546-9162, or Anthony Deringer, a.deringer@vancouver.wsu.edu or 360-546-9532.

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Selection Criteria

Selection Process

The selection process has three components: an application, group interview, and individual interview, and concludes in early April.

Applications are carefully screened by a selection committee who determine which candidates continue to the group interview stage. Of the group interviewees approximately half are selected to participate in the individual interview phase. Final selection of 12 Ambassadors is made from the individual interviews.

Remember, applications are due online by Sunday, February 19, 2012.

Academic Success

Grades are just one factor considered in the selection of Student Ambassadors. The selection committee will review each application holistically, meaning grades are considered along with applicant’s answers to the written application and the interview process. Students must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA to be considered.

Course Load

Students must be enrolled in at least 6 semester credits per semester (fall and spring) at WSU Vancouver.

Leadership and Communication

The written application and interview process are designed to assess each candidate's leadership potential and communication skills. The Student Ambassador program represents all aspects of the University and each student should have the capacity to effectively communicate and lead others.

Time Commitment

Applicants for the Student Ambassador Program will only be considered if they can meet the time commitments listed below:

  • Spring 2012 
    • Initial group meetings - 4/20, 2 p.m - 4 p.m. and 4/27, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Summer 2012
    • Training/ROAR Days - All day commitment (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.) for 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 6/29, 7/19, 7/20, 7/26, 7/27, 8/2, 8/3, 8/7, 8/8, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15, 8/16
  • Fall 2012 
    • Leadership Class (2-credit course): Friday mornings 10 a.m. - noon
    • Cougar Leadership Retreat: August 23-26 (overnight retreat)
  • Spring 2013 
    • ROAR in January 2013 (week prior to spring semester)
    • Regularly scheduled 1-2 hour meetings (date & time of meetings TBD based upon spring schedules)
  • Serve the entire 2012-13 school year
    • Serve an average of six hours per week during the school year including regular scheduled office hours (during the course of the school year some weeks require significantly more and some will be fewer than 6 hours)

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Application Information

Applications are due by Sunday, February 19, 2012.

AMBASSADOR APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED

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