CMNS recruitment ambassadors

CMNS Recruitment Ambassadors help prospective freshmen and transfers learn why UMD is a great place to study CMNS! 

Ambassadors assist with student panels and CMNS information tables at admissions open houses, meet individually/in small groups with prospective students, sit on virtual Zoom panels, represent CMNS and their peers, and provide feedback about the mindset of the students with whom they interact. Typical time commitment for this volunteer position is one hour a week, though it will depend on your schedule as you can decide what events to sign up for. The best ambassadors can easily express what they love about UMD, regardless of whether it was their original first choice college when they applied for admission. You will never be asked to “sell” UMD – you can simply talk about your experiences and answer questions to help students make the best decision for them. Ambassadors make connections with faculty and staff in CMNS and gain valuable leadership and public speaking skills.

 

Request an application now by emailing Eden Hurley at egarosi@umd.edu. Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026;  those who apply by January 21^st at 11:59 p.m. will have priority consideration for an interview.

Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 by

email to egarosi@umd.edu . Those who apply by January 21 st at 11:59 p.m. will

have priority consideration for an interview.

Name:

UID:

Email address:

Phone number:

Major(s), minors, etc.:

Career goals (if known):

Current year in college (please circle/highlight one): freshman, sophomore, junior

UMD cumulative GPA (must be 3.0 or above):

Home city, state, and name of high school:

Special Academic Programs (such as College Park Scholars, Honors, Gemstone,

ILS, ACES, FIRE, Carillon, BioFIRE, BK, QUEST, departmental honors, etc.) –

participation in one or more of these is not a requirement:

Name, title/relationship, and email address of a UMD faculty or staff member who

would be willing to act as a reference for you (no letter needed):

Please list research/internship, leadership, volunteer, clinical, GSS/TA/LA, study

abroad, alternative breaks, community service, club or intramural sports, elected

positions, or other substantive involvements on/off campus (you may attach your

resume instead):

Please attach a short essay (typed, no more than 3 pages, double-spaced)

including all of these points:

 what you wish you’d known about UMD when you were deciding which

college to attend,

 your favorite things about being a Terp,

 why you are a good fit for this volunteer position,

 and what strengths you will bring to the ambassador organization.

The selection committee will be in touch with all applicants with further information

following the application deadline. Please contact Eden Hurley at egarosi@umd.edu

with any questions or concerns. GO TERPS!