Presidential Ambassadors
What is a Presidential Ambassador at SUU? The Presidential Ambassador Organization exists primarily to assist the admissions and recruitment team in sharing the educational experience of Southern Utah University. They work with prospective students who are interested in attending SUU for college through giving tours of campus, hosting prospective students at on-campus events, visiting high schools to talk to students about SUU, and much more!
Leadership Experience
As a member of this team you will gain invaluable leadership experience by serving as the face of your institution at key events and by engaging with many different people. You will develop public speaking, networking, and event management skills while representing your school’s values and mission. This role offers a unique opportunity to build confidence and develop meaningful connections with your fellow ambassadors and everyone you get a chance to meet. Through these experiences, you will emerge as a well-rounded leader ready to make a positive impact both on and off-campus.
How Can I Become a Presidential Ambassador?
Becoming a Presidential Ambassador can be competitive. Successful participation includes a scholarship and a position on campus making it competitive to obtain. Applications are once a year and a new team starts each Fall semester. SUU is looking for students who have a deep passion for SUU, are motivated, hard working, responsible, and above all a willingness to learn.
Anyone interested in applying to become an ambassador must first apply for admission to SUU. Upon acceptance, they then need to follow the steps found below.
Program Details
Full Tuition waiver, stackable with other academic scholarships. Amount up to, not exceeding, full tuition.
If a student has an academic scholarship that covers the full amount of tuition, the scholarship amount will be determined on an individual basis.
Position on the team is based upon performance, grades, and behavior. Ambassadors have to maintain a college GPA of 3.0. Position on the team is reevaluated every year.
The position is renewable every year up to 4 years or until graduation (whichever occurs first).
Application opens October 1st, 2024
Application closes December 1st, 2024
The application process will include 2 rounds:
- The first round will include the following:
- Online application AND
- 3-5 minute video or In-person interview*
- Students that make it to the final round will be invited to The Call: Presidential Ambassador Weekend. The Call: Presidential Ambassador Weekend will be held overnight on February 28th - March 1st on SUU’s Campus. If students make it to this point in the interview process and cannot attend this overnight event, please contact Shaylee Lamoreaux at shayleelamoreaux@suu.edu.
*No preference is given either way. It is up to whatever the student thinks will put their best foot forward. Follow the link below to either sign up for a time or indicate you will be sending in a video.
Advisor Contact
Christopher Olsen
Coordinator of on-campus recruitment & Advisor
christopherolsen2@suu.edu
435-586-7822