Clemson Orientation

Be an Ambassador
 

Orientation Ambassadors

Orientation Ambassadors are students who are well-respected, academically successful and leaders on campus. These students are chosen based upon their interpersonal, academic, and leadership qualities.

Orientation is the process of assisting new students through the transition necessary for a successful college experience. Clemson University Orientation Ambassadors are peer leaders who facilitate this process by providing new students and their parents with an introduction to campus and its resources.  Clemson's retention rate is a driving factor for our services, and it all starts before students even start classes.

Qualifications

  • Must be available for ALL dates listed below
  • Must enroll and/or participate in EDC 390- Ambassador Leadership and Training (Section/Date/Time TBA); this is a condition of employment
  • A minimum GPR of 2.5 is required (verified through Student Records)
  • Attend Clemson University in the Fall 2010
  • Be currently free of any academic or disciplinary probation as set by Student Code of Conduct or the Academic Integrity policy (verified through the Office of Community and Ethical Standards)

Benefits

  • Spend the summer in Clemson with free on-campus housing
  • Gain terrific leadership skills
  • Excellent experience for your resume
  • A great opportunity for networking
  • Give back to the University community
  • Make life-long friends with fellow Ambassadors
  • Make an impact on the incoming class
  • Get paid
  • Have fun!!

Responsibilities

  • Encourage students to participate in all Orientation activities
  • Acquaint new students with the campus environment
  • Make themselves visible and easily identifiable as Ambassadors and serve responsibly in that role
  • Assist in the preparation of Orientation activities
  • Facilitate small group discussions on various topics at orientation
  • Represent Clemson University to students and parents
  • Facilitate small group meetings
  • Escort parent or student groups
  • Assist with course registration and academic advising sessions
  • Assist with Orientation check-in
  • Staff the Orientation information desk when needed
  • Begin working in the Orientation office in April
  • Assist with January 2011 Orientation
  • Assist with other programs dedicated to freshmen in the fall and spring semesters
  • Ambassadors do not have to take any classes, but if desired, All Ambassadors can take Maymester Courses as long as their course schedule accommodates training sessions and office hours. Ambassadors cannot take classes during Summer Session 1.

Important Dates

Orientation Ambassadors must be available for ALL training sessions and programs.

  • Spring 2010 Semester: EDC 390 (Training) (Section/Date/Time TBA)  We will enroll you in this course upon job offer to be an Ambassador.
  • February 20-21, 2010: National Scholars Weekend
  • March 12-14, 2010: Southern Regional Orientation Workshop- University of Louisville
  • April 5, 2010: Begin spring office hours 15 total
  • May 2010 (Date TBA): Discover Clemson
  • June 4 - June 13, 2010 (Tentative): Orientation Ambassador Training
  • August 12-13, 2010 (Tentative): August Orientation Sessions
  • January 2-3, 2010 (Tentative) January Orientation Sessions

Application Process 

Four (4) Application requirements:

  • Complete an online application
  • Submit a letter of recommendation (reference from a Clemson employee strongly recommended and encouraged)
  • Participate in Orientation Ambassador Selection Group Process
  • Participate in a 30 min. interview

The online application is open now!  Candidates must complete the application, group process and interview to become a 2010 Clemson University Ambassador.
The applications must be completed by Friday, November 13, 2009 by 4:30 p.m.

Orientation Ambassador Selection Group Process is a 30-minute group simulation activity occurring between November 16-20, 2010.  After candidates have participated in the activity, New Student and Sophomore Programs staff will be inviting qualified candidates to a 30-minute interview.

Please come to 902 University Union to sign up for your Group Process time-slot after you've submitted your online application. Applicants are to email their letter of recommendation to Brian Stuart (stuart2@clemson.edu) prior to their Group-Process time-slot. The dress-code for the interview is "What Clemson spirit means to you!"

Application Timeline at a Glance

  • September 21st, 2009- Orientation Ambassador Applications Available
  • November 13th, 2009- Orientation Ambassador Application Due and Group Process Sign-Up
  • November 16th-20th, 2009-Orientation Ambassador Group Process
  • November 23rd & 24th and November 30th through December 1st, 2009- Orientation Ambassador Interviews
  • December 4th, 2009- Orientation Ambassador Offer Letters distributed via email and hard copy at NSSP Office
  • December 11th, 2009- Orientation Ambassador acceptance letters signed/returned

Click Here to complete an Ambassador Application!

Questions

For more information contact Brian Stuart (stuart2@clemson.edu) via e-mail or telephone at 656-0515. 

Want to hear more about Orientation and Meet some Ambassadors?

2009 Ambassador Interest Sessions:

Thursday, October 22, 2009- 7:00 PM McKissick Theather
Monday, November 9, 2009- 7:00 PM McKissick Theater

 

This page was last updated on August 24th, 2009