AMBASSADORS
Who We are
The Polytechnic Student Ambassador Program engages passionate students who take pride in representing their college with professionalism while serving as welcoming, knowledgeable leaders. Through a strong sense of community, ambassadors connect prospective and admitted students and their families to resources and experiences that highlight the value and impact of a Polytechnic education.
Meet the Lead Ambassadors
How We Can Help
Polytechnic Student Ambassadors are high-achieving students who are passionate about their academic journeys and eager to share their stories with prospective students and families who want to learn more about the vast array of academic options and experiences available to them in our college. The ambassadors offer:
- Answers to questions about campus life, culture, and how to best navigate the physical campus.
- Guidance on utilizing resources specifically offered to Polytechnic students, as well as more general resources for 鶹Ʒ students.
- First-hand knowledge about undergraduate research programs, hands-on and applied lab experiences, global opportunities, real-world projects, internships, industry and company visits, career fairs, and a holistic view of the undergraduate student academic experience.
- Advice about minors, concentrations, dual majors, double majors, and pursuing a graduate school track from the student perspective.
- Tips on finding and connecting with student organizations within Polytech and 鶹Ʒ in general.
- Recommendations for local spots in West Lafayette.
Ways to Connect
Schedule a Call
Schedule a booking appointment with a Polytechnic recruiter and ambassador for the full perspective of the 鶹ƷExperience. Make sure you indicate in your meeting notes that you would like to have an ambassador present for your meeting.
Become an Ambassador
As a Polytechnic Student Ambassador, you'll share your 鶹Ʒ and Polytechnic Institute pride and build valuable leadership and professional skills as you work alongside the college's professional recruitment team. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to network across all academic schools housed within the Polytechnic to make connections, build community, and learn from one another.
Interested in applying? Here are some things to consider:
Ambassadors represent the college
Polytechnic Student Ambassadors play a role in helping prospective students and their parents learn more about the Polytechnic Institute and 鶹Ʒ. As an ambassador, you will:
- Participate in on-campus recruiting and yield events, with occasional opportunities to represent the college in off-campus or virtual settings.
- Inform prospective and admitted students and their families about the benefits of a hands-on, applied, STEM education.
- Participate in Polytechnic social media campaigns and videos.
- Work on assigned individual and group projects or initiatives.
- Assist with Techie Tuesday events and other special events as they arise.
- Thoughtfully and accurately respond to prospective and admitted students and their families regarding frequently asked questions about our programs.
Gain professional and interpersonal skills
Polytechnic Student Ambassadors have valuable opportunities to develop leadership and other professional skills that will serve them well in the world of work and in life. As an ambassador, you will be involved in:
- Professional development retreats and events.
- Professional and personal networking opportunities.
- Social and community building, collaboration, and group activities exclusive to the ambassador program.
- Public speaking, presenting, leading tours, and interacting with prospective and admitted students and their families in one-on-one, small-group, large-group, virtual, and in-person settings.
- Creating and sharing your “student experience elevator pitch.”
- Developing and showcasing your personal brand.
Commitment and dedication to the program
Polytechnic Student Ambassadors will:
- Communicate frequently with Lead Ambassadors, the Program Advisor, and fellow general ambassadors.
- Participate in new ambassador training activities at the start of the first term, as well as refresher training opportunities each year.
- Attend group meetings and events throughout each Fall and Spring semester.
- Sign up for and participate in at least five recruitment or yield events each semester.
- Volunteer for specialty events, sessions, workshops, tours, student panels, or one-on-one meetings as needed.
- Assist the Polytechnic Institute with social media and marketing content as needed.
- Read and appropriately respond to or act on all program updates in the designated communication and sign-up channels.
- Regularly check your school email inbox and respond to any prospective or admitted student inquiries.
The Application and Selection Process
Attend a Call-Out Event
Learn more about the program and connect with current ambassadors before you apply.
Submit Your Application
Application window: August 16 – September 1. Fill out the form and submit by the deadline.
Schedule Your Audition
After the window closes, watch for communication from lead ambassadors to schedule your “New Ambassador Audition.”
Attend Your Audition
Be ready to discuss your student experiences, why you want to be an ambassador, and what you hope to gain from the program.
Wait for Decisions
Decisions are released after auditions conclude. Accepted students are invited to the Ambassador Retreat.
Attend the Ambassador Retreat
Friday–Saturday, October 3–5: training, professional development, and community building.
Still have questions about the Polytechnic Student Ambassador program or unsure which ambassador would be the best to speak with?
Contact the Program Advisor – Erica Gunnels at erawles@purdue.edu.