Admissions Ambassadors 240 Williamson Hall 231 Pillsbury Drive S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455-0213 admissions Ambassadors Inspire Curiosity As a U of M student, you know the University of Minnesota is a great school, with great opportunities, in a great location. As an Admissions Ambassador, you have an opportunity to be part of a team of volunteers who share their special and unique experiences with prospective students and their families. Admissions Ambassadors play a vital role in the recruitment of new students to the University of Minnesota. What do Ambassadors need? Positive attitude. What do Ambassadors gain? Friends and fun. • Know something GREAT about the U of M? Share it! • Have fun with other enthusiastic U of M students! • Gain volunteer experience that looks great on a resume • Learn interesting facts about the U of M • Develop leadership skills • Improve public speaking skills • Form new friendships What do Ambassadors do? Make a difference. • Show school spirit • Promote the University of Minnesota to prospective students • Attend weekly meetings • Give campus tours • Talk with students over the phone about campus visits • Attend the ambassador retreat • Participate in on-campus prospective student events • Celebrate a year of great experiences at the annual ambassador awards banquet! Ambassador Timeline • Length of service: two semesters (Spring and Fall) • Ambassador meetings are held on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 200 Jones Hall First meeting for new members is January. • Training begins in late January. • Typical time commitment is 3 tours per month plus special events, weekly meetings, and 6-8 hours of calling per year. Next Steps 1. Learn more info about Admissions Ambassadors: Attend an information session on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in 200 Jones Hall or visit z.umn.edu/admissionsambassadors. 2. Read and complete this application. 3. Return your completed application to the Office of Admissions, 200 Jones Hall, by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014. 4. Sign up for an informal interview at the time you submit your application. All decisions will be made available via phone and/or email in late November. Personal Information Name: Current address: Current phone: Major: Campus email: College: Circle one: Fr. Soph. Jr. Sr. Current GPA (if known): Home state: Hometown: Questions Please type and print a response to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper and attach it to the application. 1. Please list your club/group experiences, followed by any leadership positions you have held or awards/ recognition you have received. 2.What’s the best thing that has happened to you so far at the U of M? 3. Why do you want to become an Ambassador? Please return this application to the Office of Admissions, 200 Jones Hall, by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Gender (optional): _________ Ethnicity (optional): Are you Hispanic or Latino? h Yes h No Race (optional): Please select one or more that apply. h American Indian or Alaska Native h Asian h Black or African American h Native Hawaiian or h White Other Pacific Islander Check all that you are involved in: h Intramurals/Sports h Live on Campus h Marching Band h Multicultural Organizations (MCAE, Cultural Houses, Multicultural Living Learning Communities) h Research h Study Abroad h University Honors Program h Greek Life