The A&S | Maxwell Student Ambassadors are a select group of students who represent the College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School. With differing academic interests, hometowns, experiences, and goals, they are an excellent representation of the diversity within our student community and have important perspectives to share.

All student ambassadors will

• Meet prospective students and their families during campus and virtual events! This includes on-on-one conversations, panel discussions and other types of programming.
• Walk groups of visitors through important spaces around campus, like the Life Sciences Complex and Eggers Hall, and talk about how students use those spaces.
• Email with prospective high school and transfer students as they learn about the University.
• Share photos, videos, and/or stories on the A&S | Maxwell Student Ambassador Instagram page.
• And more!

Additional opportunities that may arise

• Appear in other public-facing materials, including print brochures, online testimonials, marketing campaigns and/or our student ambassadors page.
• Welcome new students to the University during Welcome Week.

We expect that ambassadors will be prepared to do any of the above, as our training offers plenty of guidance. This requires an 8-10 hour time commitment per academic year. Ambassadors who assume additional leadership positions within the organization typically exceed this expectation and commit 10-12 hours per academic year.

Benefits of Membership

Serving as an ambassador comes with many benefits, both during your time at Syracuse and beyond.

Ambassadors are given priority consideration for internships in the A&S | Maxwell Admissions Office, receive A&S | Maxwell Student Ambassador apparel each year, are invited to special social gatherings like breakfast and fun activities on campus, and receive graduation cords and a special designation in the convocation booklet when they graduate.

As an ambassador, you will have opportunities to develop skills that employers, graduate schools, medical schools, and other organizations are looking for. Serving as an ambassador demonstrates that you are a strong representative of A&S | Maxwell and have developed leadership skills. Ambassadors are also able to develop public speaking skills by serving as panelists at campus events. The A&S | Maxwell admissions team often provides letters of recommendation for ambassadors as they apply for scholarships, internships, jobs, medical school, law school, and other professional opportunities.

Importantly, ambassadors also earn a strong, positive reputation as they serve as the face of A&S | Maxwell, representing both colleges to those outside the University.

How Can I Join?

Before you inquire or apply, please check that you meet all these qualifications:

• You have completed at least one full academic semester at Syracuse.
• You have at least one undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences or Maxwell School.
• You are comfortable speaking in front of an audience and addressing campus visitors as described above.

Ready to apply?

• We are currently accepting applications! Submit our online application by midnight on Wednesday, September 30.
• Competitive applicants will be interviewed by admissions staff.
• If you are selected, you will be trained and assume student ambassador responsibilities this semester.

If you’re interested in applying but have further questions about the role, email Aly Blair at akblair@syr.edu.