agriculture ambassadors
Purdue Ag Ambassadors are the College of Agriculture's lead prospective student recruiters.
Purdue Ag Ambassadors are student volunteers who represent the College of Agriculture in a variety of ways. They:
- Lead campus tours for parents, visitors, and prospective students.
- Give presentations about careers in agriculture, and college life.
- Represent the College of Agriculture at information fairs.
- Host alumni and dignitaries at school and University events.
Becoming an Ag Ambassador
Purdue Ag Ambassadors are the College of Agriculture's lead prospective student recruiters.
Minimum Requirements
- Be a full-time undergraduate student in the Purdue College of Agriculture.
- Have at least two semesters remaining.
- Have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
How to Apply
- Fill out the online Ambassador application. (Applications for fall of 2025 are now closed. Applications for fall of 2026 will be posted here before the end of 2025.)
- Submit completed application by the deadline. (2026 deadline will be announced when the application is posted before the end of 2025.)
- If selected to interview, you will meet with the selection committee at a date to be determined.
Length of Service of Ag Ambassadors
- Ag Ambassadors serve a one-year term starting in April, immediately after being selected. Their actual service happens during the following school year. After the end of each term, Ag Ambassadors are evaluated on participation and performance. If the Ag Ambassador still meets the requirements, they will be invited to continue for another one-year term.
- If at any time during a term an Ag Ambassador is placed on academic probation, transfers out of the College of Agriculture, fails to participate, or behaves inappropriately, they will be asked to resign.
Expectations of Ag Ambassadors
Training- Attend an orientation in August.
- You may be required to attend leadership development and/or other training throughout the year.
- Attend mandatory meetings every other week during the academic year, on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
- A maximum of one meeting absence per semester is allowed. Absence will be excused for exams.
- Participate in at least eight (8) Ag Ambassador events per semester.
- Maintain a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher.
- Exhibit professional conduct at all activities and events.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Ag Ambassador Program.
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