Office of Campus Tours
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
Greetings Applicant!
Thank you for your interest in the Tuskegee University Ambassadors Program.
The University Ambassadors serve as the official tour guides for the Office of Campus Tours.
The University Ambassadors Program seeks to provide currently enrolled students with the
opportunity to become student recruiters for the institution. To this end, students selected must
exhibit strong academic excellence and be active students on campus.
The primary responsibility of the Tuskegee University Ambassadors is to provide quality
customer service, and informative and engaging campus tours to prospective students, their
parents and/or advisors in a way that cast the University community in the greatest possible
light. In so doing, the intended result is for those prospective students to eagerly apply for
enrollment!
The Tuskegee University Ambassadors further assist in projecting the positive image of
Tuskegee University by:
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hosting visitors
scheduling and providing campus tours for prospective students, and sometimes
dignitaries
helping prospective students and their families better understand the past, present, and
future contributions of the University
and maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude while volunteering university
sponsored events such as Convocations, Open House, etc.
If selected, you will be joining the noble mission of sharing the legacy of Mother Tuskegee with
prospective students.
We wish the best of luck and thank you in advance for your interest into this program.
Sincerely,
Tuskegee University Ambassadors
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Because of the uniqueness of this program, acceptance into the program is very selective.
Therefore, applicants are asked to meet the following general requirements:
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Must be a currently enrolled Tuskegee University student who has completed at least 15
academic hours.
Must have 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average.
Must be an active student on Tuskegee University’s campus.
Must exhibit excellent leadership skills.
Must have excellent oratory skills and be able to talk to both large and small groups.
Must be willing to work flexible hours.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Each applicant must successfully submit a completed application with supporting documents and
pass a required test and interview(s) in order to be selected for admission into the program. Each
applicant is required to submit the following:
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A fully completed application with required essay questions.
One (1) letter of recommendation outlining applicant’s academic performance and social
activeness on campus. Letters should be submitted at the same time with application in a
sealed envelope.
Copy of unofficial transcript.
Applications may be submitted either in person to the Office of Campus Tours located on the
first floor of the Margaret Murray Washington Hall in the Office of Admissions and Enrollment
Management or electronically at ambassadors@mytu.tuskegee.edu. If you are submitting your
application electronically, please be advised that your letter of recommendation is due to the
office by the deadline mentioned below. Failure to submit your letter of recommendation on
time will result in your application being incomplete; and therefore, late. All applications are
due no later than Tuesday, February 25, 2014 by 4:30pm. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL
NOT BE ACCEPTED!
APPLICATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
Part I. General Information
Name
Student ID#
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Campus Address
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Permanent Address
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Cell #
TU Email Address
Sex
U.S. Citizen
Yes
No
School/College
Birth Date
Enrollment Date
If not, what country
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Major
Classification
Cum. GPA
Expected Graduation Date
University Activities (Honor Societies, Social Organizations, Volunteer Service, Tutoring,
etc.)
List the days and times available to do campus tours.
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Part II. Required Essay Questions
This is a critical part of the application. Please answer each question completely. All
answers should be typed and submitted in a neat and organized manner. Please be accurate
and creative with your answers. Good Luck!
1. Tuskegee University was founded on the principles of knowledge, leadership, and
service. What is the university currently doing to emulate these principles in its mission?
How have these principles impacted your studies as a current Tuskegee student?
2. As a university ambassador, you are always asked to share the reason why you chose
Tuskegee University. Briefly share why you chose Tuskegee University as your choice
for higher education. Remember, be creative!
3. Select and explain three words that best describe your experience as a Tuskegee student.
4. Give an original piece of advice you would offer to an incoming freshman. What is one
piece of advice would you offer a parent to help ease the transition as their child enters
college?
5. If you had to write a script for a commercial that promoted student life on campus, how
would you market Tuskegee University in 20 words?