AMBASSADOR CRITERIA AND APPLICATION

The Honors College Ambassadors corps is made up of a diverse and dedicated group of outstanding Honors College students who desire to hone their leadership skills while also contributing to the Honors College legacy. Once selected, ambassadors have the opportunity to serve through graduation provided that they continue to meet all requirements.

Ambassadors serve as representatives of the Honors College at a variety of events, especially those involving prospective students and families, alumni of the college, parents, and key university administrators.

Ambassador Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be an Honors College student in good standing, with at least one semester completed
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.5 at the time of application and every semester as an ambassador
Interested in sharing your Georgia State and Honors College experience
Comfortable speaking with small and large groups
Available for monthly training sessions and meetings, bi-annual workshops, and at least three events per semester

Ambassador Application

Name*
First Last
Panther I.D.*
Georgia State Email*
Mobile Phone*
GPA*
Hometown*
Semester and Year Admitted to the Honors College*
Projected Graduation Semester and Year*
Major*
Minor
How did you learn about the Ambassador Program?*
Honors Courses Taken:*
Please list all of the honors courses that you have taken.
On-Campus Living*
Please indicate if you have experience living on-campus, including which residence hall(s) and whether you will be living on-campus during the 2019-2020 academic year.
How have you personally benefitted from being a student in the Honors College? How might you describe these benefits to a prospective student?*
Please share three skills/character traits that would make you a strong Honors College Ambassador.*
Please list any campus or community groups that you are involved with, as well as leadership positions held if applicable.*
Examples include, but are not limited to: student organizations, University Assistantship positions, employment, etc.
Reference Information*
Please give us the name, department and email of a Georgia State faculty/staff member who is willing to serve as a reference for you.
Ambassador Requirements*
By clicking “Agree” you agree that you have read the Honors College Ambassador expectations below: Attend mandatory Ambassador retreat and all required trainings, complete Ambassadors volunteer shifts as assigned each semester, remain in good academic standing per the requirements of the Honors College and Georgia State University.
- I agree

What are the responsibilities of Honors College Ambassadors?

Ambassadors must:

Participate in on-campus recruitment events
Serve on student panels during Honors College recruitment events
Serve as hosts to prospective students who are visiting the Honors College
Participate in local high school recruitment visits
Assist with phone calls, mailings, and related Honors College recruitment tasks
Assist with college special events, such as convocation, commencement, athletics and lectures
Attend monthly Ambassador training meetings (typically the last Tuesday of the month), as well as bi-annual workshops (spring and fall).

What are the benefits of becoming an Honors College Ambassador?

Being an ambassador will allow you to:

Develop interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Foster connections with faculty, staff and administration at the Honors College and throughout Georgia State University
Build or enhance your professional experiences while making connections for strong letters of recommendation
Form new relationships with fellow outstanding student

How are students chosen to become Honors College Ambassadors?

Interest students who meet the criteria listed above should apply online and may be contacted later for interviews.

The application period is currently closed. Check back later for updates.

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