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Apply Today to Become a SUS Student Ambassador
We will start accepting applications for new Ambassadors to join the program for the 2025-2026 academic year on October 3, 2025. There are open positions for every major! To apply, please complete the application form. Applications are due Friday October 17, 2025 by 11:59 PM.
Application Link: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/urban-studies/sus-student-ambassador-applicat…
Questions? Email Michelle Miller, Director for the School of Urban Studies at mmiller9@uw.edu
Who are the SUS Student Ambassadors?
Our Student Ambassadors are current students within the School of Urban Studies who represent the school at events in the community and on campus. Audiences include current UWT students and prospective students and their families. Ambassadors play a crucial role in providing campus tours, attending events, and engaging with prospective and current students and their families. They serve as mentors and resources for students, helping them transition to college life.
By sharing their personal experiences and insights, student ambassadors aim to create a welcoming and inclusive community for all students.
What do SUS Student Ambassadors Do?
Ambassadors share their Husky experiences and support current and prospective students during their college/major decisions process and journey. There are a wide variety of ways for student ambassadors to get involved:
INTERACT WITH PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS:
- Answer prospective student questions about the School of Urban Studies
- Create a web student profile where future students can learn about your academic path
- Guide future students and their families on tours of the School and UWT campus
- Take students to class during "Shadow a SUS Husky" event
WELCOME RECENTLY ADMITTED STUDENTS (April):
- Email recently admitted students to welcome them to the School of Urban Studies and connect them with resources
- Attend UWT Admitted Student Days/Husky Fest and interact with students and their families
- Attend quarterly Social Hour events hosted by the School of Urban Studies
REPRESENT THE SCHOOL OF URBAN STUDIES AT EVENTS:
- Student Panels
- Career Fairs
- Admitted Student Days (April)/Husky Fest
- Social Hours
- Other events hosted by the School of Urban Studies
What is the Time Commitment Like?
Typical time commitment for SUS Ambassadors is 2-6 hours/month, with increased opportunities to get involved during the months of April (Admitted Student Days/Husky Fest) and October (Application Season). We ask Student Ambassadors to commit to participating in the program through one academic year.
What are the Requirements to Become a SUS Student Ambassador?
- Have taken some courses at UWT and within the School of Urban Studies
- Comfortable talking with prospective students, current students, and their families
STUDENT AMBASSADOR EXPECTATIONS:
- Attend a 1-2 hour training at the start of Autumn quarter
- Attend quarterly meetings for ambassador check-in and updates
- Attend at least one event each quarter, typically 2 hours minimum per event
- Respond to student inquires
- Submit content for the SUS social media sites
What Will I get Out of this Experience?
- Develop Skills and Boost Your Resume: Perfect your elevator pitch, develop leadership, communication and public speaking skills.
- Build Community: Welcome and support future members of the UWT community while connecting with your peers across our majors.
- Service: You will help future students explore UWT and the School of Urban Studies and will provide them with the tools needed to be successful at UWT.
- Mentorship: Receive training and mentorship throughout the program and receive letters of recommendation upon request
- Swag: Receive a School of Urban Studies Sweatshirt and Shirt
Meet Your SUS Student Ambassadors for 2025-2026
The School of Urban Studies Ambassadors are excited to share their experiences with prospective and current Huskies! From how they choose their UWT Major to tips for navigating the University selection process, they are here to help answer your questions.
How You Can Interact with the Student Ambassadors:
- Get to know the Ambassadors by exploring their profiles
- Ask them questions via email
- Receive a one-one-tour of the UWT campus
- Request a "Shadow a SUS Husky" meeting
Email the SUS Student Ambassadors: studentambassador@uw.edu
Register for a SUS Student Ambassador Led Campus Tour (link will be live soon)