Utah State University

Ambassadors

 

About USU Ambassadors

Established in 1983, the Utah State Ambassador Program focuses on service and leadership. Ambassadors positively represent and serve Utah State University campuses and communities across the state. Students who are actively participating in the program receive a scholarship that can be renewed annually.

Purpose

Building leaders of character and purpose.

Mission

  • Recruitment - Ambassadors play a crucial role in recruiting new students to Utah State University by actively representing the university at high school visits, delivering engaging campus tours, participating in college fairs, hosting dynamic on-campus events, and connecting with prospective students at various recruitment-related functions. Their personal experiences and enthusiasm provide an authentic glimpse into life at Utah State, helping to inspire and inform future Aggies.

  • Leadership - Ambassadors develop leadership skills and attributes by volunteering for positions within the program, taking a leadership class each semester, and by hosting various leadership trainings for high school and junior college students.

  • Service - Ambassadors serve the university and the community. As representatives of USU, they host prospective students and families, dignitaries, and other guests as they visit and learn about Utah State. They also participate in a variety of campus service activities, clean an adopted highway, raise goods for food banks, and serve other community organizations.

Values

From William H. McRaven - The Hero Code
  • Courage - I will always strive to be COURAGEOUS; to take one step forward as I confront my fears.

  • Humility - I will work to be HUMBLE; to recognize the limits of my intellect, my understanding, and my power.

  • Sacrifice - I will learn to SACRIFICE by giving a little of my time, my talent, and my treasure to those in need.

  • Integrity - I will be a person of INTEGRITY; every decision I make and every action I take will be moral, legal, and ethical.

  • Compassion - I will be kind and COMPASSIONATE to at least one person every single day and expect nothing in return.

  • Perserverance - I will never give up on matters that are important to me, my family, my country, or my faith. I will PERSEVERE.

  • Duty - Whatever job I am given, whatever DUTY I am bound by, I will do it to the best of my ability.

  • Hope - I will use my unique talents to inspire others and give them HOPE that tomorrow will be a better day.

  • Humor - I will use HUMOR to comfort others, and never be afraid to laugh at myself.

  • Forgiveness - No matter how great or small the offense against me, I will try to FORGIVE. I will be the victor, not the victim.

 

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Contact a Current Ambassador

Connect with any student ambassador for questions about the ambassador application, selection process, or just to get advice!

Selection Process

New ambassadors are selected each spring, and the selection process varies by campus. Every year, around 700 incoming USU students apply and approximately 30 are selected. During the review and selection process, Utah State is looking for students who best fulfill these objectives:

  • Students who are involved in school and/or community leadership.
  • Students who are motivated.
  • Students who have a passion for Utah State University.

Application

Students may apply for multiple campuses, but a separate application is required. Select from the campus options below to submit your application.

 

Logan Ambassador Applicants

Students interested in the Ambassador Program in Logan must first apply for admission to USU. Interested students must be accepted to Utah State and use their A# (student ID number) to access the online ambassador application. Review the following information closely as all items are required to apply for the Ambassador Program. Your application and portfolio must be submitted by midnight on January 10, 2024.

  • Apply to Utah State University and be accepted. We recommend applying to USU by December 1, 2023 at the latest. You will need to be an admitted student (with an A#) to access the Ambassador Program application.
  • Review required materials by accessing the application ahead of time. 
  • Submit the Ambassador Program application:
    • Complete online application and questions.
    • Attach an electronic leadership portfolio (maximum of 4 pages). A portfolio is required and must be uploaded before you can submit your ambassador application. Applicants are encouraged to be creative and share their personalities within their portfolio. Ideas to include in a portfolio could be:
      • Brief leadership outline with key qualities and strengths you possess.
      • Graphics, visuals, certificates, etc.
      • Highlights from previous leadership opportunities, hobbies, personal experiences.
      • Future goals, values, and other important aspects of your life that are important to you.
    • Submit two email addresses for online recommendations. The Office of Admissions will email your recommenders and ask them to submit an online recommendation.

The selection process could include a video interview and participation in our Ambassador Academy. Applicants will be notified if they are selected to participate in these steps by email, so applicants are encouraged to monitor the email address they use when they apply. We strongly recommend using a personal email account (i.e. Gmail, Outlook, etc.) and not a school or work account. The selection process will conclude by the end of February.

Submit Ambassador Application

Program Details 

Award Amount

Students selected to participate in the Ambassador Program will receive a scholarship covering 100% tuition & student body Fees which can be renewed for up to 4 years or until graduation (whichever occurs first).

Program Eligibility

Must apply as a new incoming first-year student or transfer student AND meet the following academic requirements:

  • First-Year: 3.5 GPA (unweighted).
  • Transfer: 3.2 GPA. If less than 24 college credits are earned by January 10, must meet the first-year requirements.
Terms & Conditions

Review the following terms and conditions according to your student type:

Eastern Ambassador Applicants

Students interested in the Ambassador Program on our Eastern Campus must first apply for admission, be admitted, and create a password. Additionally, applicants are required to submit the online ambassador application and a leadership portfolio by the deadline. Review the following information closely as all items are required to apply for the Ambassador Program. Your application and portfolio must be submitted by midnight on March 15, 2024.

  • Apply for admission and be admitted to Utah State University.
  • Create a password.
  • Submit the Ambassador Program application:
    • Complete online application and questions.
    • Attach an electronic leadership portfolio (maximum of 4 pages). A portfolio is required and must be uploaded before you can submit your ambassador application. Applicants are encouraged to be creative and share their personalities within their portfolio. Ideas to include in a portfolio could be:
      • Brief leadership outline with key qualities and strengths you possess.
      • Graphics, visuals, certificates, etc.
      • Highlights from previous leadership opportunities, hobbies, personal experiences.
      • Future goals, values, and other important aspects of your life that are important to you.
    • Submit two email addresses for online recommendations. The Office of Admissions will email your recommenders and ask them to submit an online recommendation.

The selection process could include participation in our Leadership Day on our Eastern Campus where an in-person interview will take place. Students will also learn and be able to apply for other student leadership opportunities on the Eastern Campus. Applicants will be notified if they are selected to participate in this event by email, so applicants are encouraged to monitor the email address they use when they apply.  We strongly recommend using a personal email account (i.e. Gmail, Outlook, etc.) and not a school or work account. In-person interviews will take place on March 21 and 22. The selection process will conclude by the end of March.

Submit Ambassador Application

Program Details 

Award Amount

Students selected to participate in the Ambassador Program will receive a scholarship covering 100% tuition & student body fees which can be renewed for up to 4 years or until graduation (whichever occurs first). This scholarship will pay toward undergraduate tuition at the Eastern campus for 2 years (4 semesters). The scholarship will then pay toward undergraduate tuition at any USU campus the last 2 years (4 semesters).

Program Eligibility

Must apply as a new incoming first-year student or transfer student AND meet the following academic requirements:

  • First-Year: 3.5 GPA (unweighted).
  • Transfer: 3.2 GPA. If less than 24 college credits are earned by January 10, must meet the first-year requirements.

 

Statewide Ambassador Applicants
(at participating campuses*)

Students interested in the Ambassador Program on our various campuses and locations across the state must first apply for admission, be admitted, and create a password. Additionally, applicants are required to submit the online ambassador application and a leadership portfolio by the deadline. Review the following information closely as all items are required to apply for the Ambassador Program. Your application and portfolio must be submitted by midnight on March 15, 2024.

  • Apply for admission and be admitted to Utah State University.
  • Create a password.
  • Review required materials by accessing the application ahead of time. 
  • Submit the Ambassador Program application:
    • Brief leadership outline with key qualities/strengths you possess.
    • Graphics, visuals, certificates, etc.
    • Highlights from previous leadership opportunities, hobbies, personal experiences.
    • Future goals, values, and other important aspects of your life that are important to you.
    • Complete online application and questions.
    • Submit an electronic leadership portfolio (maximum of 4 pages). A portfolio is required and must be uploaded before you can submit your ambassador application.  Applicants are encouraged to be creative and share their personalities within their portfolio. Ideas to include in a portfolio could be:
    • Submit two email addresses for online recommendations. The Office of Admissions will email your recommenders and ask them to submit an online recommendation.

The selection process could include participation in online and in-person interviews & presentations. Applicants will be notified if they are selected to participate in these interviews by email, so applicants are encouraged to monitor the email address they use when they apply. We strongly recommend using a personal email account (i.e. Gmail, Outlook, etc.) and not a school or work account. The selection process will conclude by the end of March.

Submit Ambassador Application

Program Details 

Award Amount

Students selected to participate in the Ambassador Program will receive a scholarship covering 100% Tuition & Student Body Fees which can be renewed for up to 4 years or until graduation (whichever occurs first).

Program Eligibility

Applicants must apply as a new incoming first-year student or transfer student AND meet the following academic requirements:

  • First-Year: 3.5 GPA (for fall 2024, an ACT/SAT is not required).
  • Transfer: 3.2 GPA. If less than 24 college credits are earned by January 10, must meet the first-year requirements.

*Participating Campuses

  • Tremonton
  • Brigham City
  • Wendover
  • Kaysville
  • Salt Lake
  • Park City
  • Tooele
  • Heber City
  • Orem
  • Nephi
  • Castle Dale
  • Ephraim
  • Delta
  • Richfield
  • Beaver
  • Junction
  • Bicknell
  • Panguitch
  • Cedar City
  • St. George
  • Kanab
  • Moab
  • Monticello
  • Blanding
  • Monument Valley
  • Montezuma Creek

Logan

Learn more and apply to be an ambassador at our Logan, Utah campus.

Eastern

Learn more and apply to be an ambassador at our Eastern campus in Price, Utah.

All Other Locations

Learn more and apply to be an ambassador at our participating campuses and locations across the state.

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