Student Commons - Ambassadors 

MSU students are welcome to join the Ambassador program during the Fall semester. The commitment is for two consecutive semesters; Fall and Spring of the same academic year. 

Become an Ambassador and help Enhance YOUR Community!

Represent and support its mission at events and around campus.  Develop leadership skills.  Foster a welcoming community for Montana State University.

Gain and or sharpen communication skills through training and practice.

Learn how to collaborate with peers at all levels of the college experience.

Receive quality support to achieve your academic and professional goals.

Program Description

Students who join the Ambassador program are looking for a unique experience.They appreciate the contribution of each and every student at MSU including the range of perspectives and backgrounds that are represented on campus. These students learn to collaborate with and understand their peers from all perspectives and unique college experiences.

Ambassador Roles Include:

Support community building efforts at MSU through offering programs, meeting with prospective and current students, and engaging in activities that enhance the campus environment. Serve as crucial members of the team, acting as a resource for others in the Student Commons space and supporting the various student organizations in fulfilling their goals. 

Commitment:

Students in the Ambassador program are asked to volunteer five hours per week to be present in the Commons space. This time is designed for Ambassadors to meet and greet peers who are seeking support including the need for communnity. Ambassadors are offered several opportunities for personal and professional development according to their academic schedules and interest. 

Student Benefits & Rewards:

Ambassadors will receive a certificate of completion upon completion of all requirements and serving for two consecutive semesters (Fall & Spring). The benefits and rewards of being selected for the Ambassador program include gaining a greater understanding of the Institution while identifying and improving upon leadership skills.

Benefits also include opportunities to meet, interact and network with other students, faculty, administrators. Students may also elect to continue with leadership training and development. For example, opportunities to become a presenter or dialogue moderator in Discourse & Nuggets or Sustained Dialogue and/or present to first year seminar classes and other special group requests are available.

Apply below before August 17, 2025.

This application asks some basic information and the three longer-response questions listed here, each a maximum of 500 words.  You may preview the questions below and prepare answers in advance.  You will not be able to save and return to the application prior to submitting. All students accepted into the Ambassador program are required to attend a brief orientation event at the begining of Fall semester.

• Describe your current involvement in clubs, student organizations, athletics, community groups, volunteerism, etc. (first year students may include highschool activities).
• Why are you interested in being an Ambassador for the Student Commons programs?  Be sure to include what you hope to contribute and what you hope to gain.
• How do you describe Montana State University? What are its greatest attributes and most pressing challenges?

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