UM Ambassadors
The 2009-2010 UM Ambassador selection process is complete, and we are proud to welcome our newest members to the UM Ambassador organization!
There are many ways to get involved throughout the year. Please contact our office or speak to a current UM Ambassador if you would like to learn more about the organization. The 2010-2011 selection process will begin Spring 2010. Please check back in January for full details.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for membership in the UM Ambassadors, students must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Be a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Miami
- Maintain a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and be in good academic standing.
- A commitment to attend meetings, events, and participate in a sub-committee (approximately 15 hours per semester).
- Display leadership, maturity, and good judgment at all times.
- Fulfill the role as a student representative of the University and the alumni community.
Benefits of being a UM Ambassador
There are countless benefits to being an Ambassador – the more you put into the organization, the more you will get out of it! Here are a few benefits…
- The opportunity to interact with alumni, donors, and key UMAA leaders
- Invitations to exclusive UMAA events and meetings
- A rewarding opportunity to give back to your beloved UM Community!
Selection Process
Members are chosen based on scholarship, leadership qualities, campus involvement and their ability to relate the UM experience to alumni, friends prospective students and the University Community. The number of chosen students is based on the available spaces.
Upon submitting an application, applicants will be screened and an interview will be scheduled. Selected candidates will receive an offer from the UMAA to participate as an Ambassador. Once the selection process is complete, a spring retreat and transition orientation will follow. New Ambassadors will be formally inducted into the UMAA in the fall.
Applications will be accepted online, via e-mail to Kate Lake, and also in person at the Alumni House, located at 1550 Brescia Avenue (at the corner of Brescia Avenue and Red Road). We want to ensure your application reaches us! If you are experiencing difficulties with the online application or Microsoft Word document, please contact Kate Lake via phone at 305-284-2106 or via e-mail at klake@miami.edu.
