Become a Student Ambassador

Weber State University Ambassadors are student leaders who provide campus information, conduct campus tours, staff the Welcome Center, serve as orientation group leaders and provide mentoring and guidance to prospective students. 

To apply to become a WSU Ambassador for the 2025-26 year, click on our application link below.

Ambassador Application
 

Expectations & Qualifications

Ambassadors are expected to maintain a high level of standards while serving in their roles. If you are considering applying, please review the qualifications and expectations to prepare you for life as an Ambassador.

  1. Be a current full-time student at Weber State University (a minimum of 12 credits per semester, summer semester is not required.)
  2. Maintain an overall WSU GPA of 2.75. 
  3. Attend all mandatory training sessions, including the annual Ambassador retreat in August.
  4. Participate in Ambassador events including but not limited to: weekly tours/office hours, Purple Carpet events, service, retreats, New Student Orientation, etc.
  5. Be on time and participate in development meetings each Wednesday, 3:00–5 p.m.
  6. Plan and make off-campus visits to meet with prospective students at high schools.
  7. Maintain high standards, acting as a representative of the University at all times and always treating other staff, faculty and students with respect. 
  8. Placement on the team for the following year will be dependent upon performance throughout the year. A second year is likely but not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

Ambassadors are responsible for a variety of duties, all of which help support the university and encourage assisting potential students.

  • Developing Relationships: Ambassadors develop relationships with prospective students by phone, email, text, social media and with personal visits. The purpose of these contacts are to provide WSU information, answer questions, assist them to get to know WSU and assist in the admission process.
  • Campus Tours: Ambassadors help students get familiar with WSU through campus tours. Ambassadors host students on campus, take them to visit departments and introduce them to the services, resources and facilities available to students. 
  • Office Hours: Ambassadors help staff the Welcome Center, assisting with reception, phone calls, mailings, meeting with students and parents, and other duties as assigned.
  • Recruitment Activities: Each ambassador will participate in activities to help prospective students learn about and enroll at WSU. Some of these activities include high school and junior college visits, campus open houses, Purple Carpet events, orientations, etc.
  • Orientation: Ambassadors also serve as Orientation Group Leaders throughout the summer and will attend all new student orientations. It is a fun time to help new students get ready to start at Weber State and share excitement for the university. 

Compensation

Ambassadors are compensated starting at $14/hour. Weekly hours will be based on the number of campus tours, office responsibilities, high school visits and/or campus events. Most ambassadors work an average of 10-20 hours a week.