College of Arts and Sciences Student Ambassador Program

The Student Ambassador Program consists of exceptional students who represent the College of Arts and Sciences at recruiting events throughout the academic year. As students in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bowling Green State University, they are well-suited to speak with prospective students about the curriculum, courses, activities and organizations within the college.

Our mission is to raise awareness of the opportunities Bowling Green State University and the College of Arts and Sciences offer by serving as an academic leader and a welcoming presence for prospective and current students. 


Interested in becoming a Student Ambassador?

Responsibilities

  • Develop an expanded knowledge of the BGSU College of Arts and Sciences and its mission, and effectively communicate those values to prospective students and their families.
  • Conduct department and program tours for potential students and other BGSU guests.
  • Represent the College of Arts and Sciences during college and university-wide events and assist with related tasks.
  • Assist with prospective A&S student outreach through postcard campaigns, emails or phone calls during high outreach periods.
  • Connect with potential students (via phone, email or virtual/in-person meetings) who are interested in a student perspective on academic majors.
  • Work with various populations and provide tips on student success/experience.
  • Attend required trainings.

Qualifications

  • Student Ambassadors must be pursuing or have pursued a degree within the College of Arts and Sciences at Bowling Green State University.
  • Leaders must be willing to fulfill their role responsibilities (see above).
  • Accumulate and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above.
  • Leadership, initiation, dependability, discipline, enthusiasm and willingness to grow, both personally and professionally, are essential aspects ambassadors will strive to achieve.
  • Value the mission of an arts and sciences education, as it aims to equip students with deep knowledge over a range of subjects.
  • Well-rounded, flexible thinkers who demonstrate a wide range of transferable skills and intellectual creativity.
  • Demonstrate strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • A&S ambassadors will earn $11/hour, up to 5 hours per week. 
  • Student Ambassadors will play a pivotal role in promoting the College of Arts and Sciences to prospective students and their families, which will further expand their interpersonal, leadership and professional skills.
  • The program encourages Student Ambassadors to express their experiences and ideas with the College of Arts and Sciences and to incorporate their own ideas into the student ambassador program.
  • Current students within the College of Arts and Sciences will see the Student Ambassadors as leaders, who will organize and program events to better serve the BG community.
  • Enjoy official college name tag and be recognized with their names listed on the College of Arts and Sciences website.

Online application coming soon!

Do you have questions or want to get involved after the deadline has passed? Email Andrea Hoppenjans at ahoppen@bgsu.edu.

Updated: 10/01/2026 06:32PM