What is a Student Ambassador?
Student Ambassadors are currently enrolled as students who represent WSU Tri-Cities at large. They act as the voices of WSU Tri-Cities, corresponding with prospective students and parents, alumni, and community members. Student Ambassadors work together to build on our University’s outstanding reputation and to bring future Cougars to the Tri-Cities campus.
What do Student Ambassadors do?
Student Ambassadors are responsible for easing prospective students’ transitions into WSU Tri-Cities. Ambassadors do this by answering questions and by drawing from personal experience – giving the new student an insider’s look into WSU Tri-Cities.
What are the benefits of being a Student Ambassador?
• Partial tuition waiver (based upon number of credits enrolled)
• Development of leadership, public speaking, and presentation skills
• Experience working with campus staff, administration, faculty, prospective
students, parents and community members.
• Leadership experience for your résumé
What are the time and availability commitments of a Student Ambassador?
Student Ambassadors must be able to serve during the Fall or Spring semester and be available to work to complete 90 hours within the semester; able to work some evening and weekend hours; and able to travel to regional schools and local events. Students may reapply each semester.
What are the qualifications to become a Student Ambassador?
• Currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at WSU Tri-Cities
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Effective communication skills (including presentations and public speaking)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Have a valid Washington State driver’s license
• Shall not be on disciplinary probation as defined by the office of student conduct at any point during application or appointment.
Are you ready to become a Student Ambassador?
If so, complete an application, submit a current résumé, and a 200-word essay on your qualifications to serve as a Student Ambassador. Applications are due no later than 4 p.m. on November 25 to studentambassador@tricity.wsu.edu or to the Admissions Office, Attn: Anna Mitson. Qualified candidates will be contacted and interviewed for a position as a Student Ambassador.
