HONORS COLLEGE AMBASSADORS
Honors College Ambassadors are student leaders who volunteer at various events often attended by such external stakeholders as prospective students and families, alumni of the college, parents, community partners, and university leadership. Activities that Honors College Ambassadors work include, but are not limited to, induction welcome ceremony, admissions-related events, lecture series, graduation, and alumni/donor events.
FAQs
The Honors College Ambassadors is composed of a diverse and dedicated group of outstanding Honors College students who want to hone their leadership skills while also contributing to the Honors College legacy. Once selected, Ambassadors have the opportunity to serve in this capacity through graduation provided they continue to meet all requirements.
These student leaders serve as representatives of the Honors College at a variety of internal and external events, especially those involving prospective students and families, alumni of the college, parents and key university administrators.
- Participate in on-campus recruitment events
- Serve on student panels during Honors College recruitment events
- Serve as hosts to prospective students who are visiting our Honors College
- Assist with college special events such as induction, graduation, athletics, lectures, and more
- Attend monthly Ambassador training meetings as well as bi-annual workshops (spring and fall) and at least five events per semester
- 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 students.
- Priority for Honors College Living Learning Community housing.
The Honors College Ambassador application process takes place at the beginning of the spring semester. Interested students must apply and selected candidates will be interviewed in person.
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
- Be eager to share your Georgia State and Honors College experiences
- Feel comfortable speaking with small and large groups
- Be available for annual training sessions, monthly meetings, and 15 hours of service
CLICK HERE to access the Ambassador application.
Interested students must apply and selected candidates will be interviewed in person. The application process for each academic year typically opens in the spring semester prior to the year they would like to be an ambassador. (Ex. If you would like to be an ambassador for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 academic year, the application process will begin in January of 2025.)

Audrey Durbin
Class of 2022
Major: Arts Administration
High School: South Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming, Ga.

Saadh Ahmed
Class of 2022
Major: Computer Science
High School: Northview High School
Hometown: Norcross, Ga.
Veda Balaji
Class of 2023
Major: Neuroscience
High School: Lassiter High School
Hometown: Marietta, Ga.


Chetna Batra
Class of 2023
Major: Biology
High School: Milton High School
Hometown: Alpharetta, Ga.
Cameron Huggins
Class of 2022
Major: Psychology
High School: Parkview High School
Hometown: Lilburn, Ga.


Trevor Kosloski
Class of 2023
Major: Philosophy/Political Science
High School: Riverwood International Charter School
Hometown: Hapeville, Ga.
KeyShawn Phillips
Class of 2022
Major: Mathematics
High School: Lithia Springs High School
Hometown: Montgomery, Ala.


Sydney Price
Class of 2022
Political Science
High School: Temple School
Hometown: Adairsville, Ga.

Claire Smith
Class of 2022
Major: Mathematics
High School: Rockdale Magnet School
Hometown: Conyers, Ga.
Ashlie Swanson
Class of 2021
Major: English
High School: Cass High School
Hometown: White, Ga.

Christin Tran
Class of 2021
Major: Chemistry
High School: Fayette County High School
Hometown: Fayetteville, Ga.


Drashti Zalavidia
Class of 2022
Major: Biomedical Science and Enterprise
High School: Wheeler High School
Hometown: Marietta, Ga.

Esha Ariyur
Class of 2023
Major: Managerial Science
High School: South Forsyth High School
Hometown: Cumming, Ga.

Grace Hale
Class of 2022
Major: Accounting
High School: Grayson High School
Hometown: Grayson, Ga.

Julie Jaramillo
Class of 2023
Major: Public Health
High School: Peachtree Ridge High School
Hometown: Suwanee, Ga.