The UDSAAs are a group of undergraduate students selected for their outstanding achievements and leadership on campus. Ambassadors:
- Encourage school spirit through participation in UD Bucket List and events like Homecoming Spirit Day, I Heart UD Day
- Foster connections among alumni and students
- Support the Office of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR)
- Serve as advisory members to the University community and the UD Alumni Association
- Educate peers on the importance of philanthropy and its impact at UD
- Aspire to active alumni engagement after graduation
Potential UD Student Alumni Ambassadors should possess:
- Strong communication skills
- Reliability and dependability
- Patience, tact, flexibility, and diplomacy
- Overwhelming pride in the University of Delaware
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience
- Interested in educating peers on philanthropy
Expectations
UD Student Alumni Ambassadors are expected to:
- Attend meetings 2x per month during the fall and spring semesters.
- Assist with the planning and execution of UDSAA projects throughout the year.
- Volunteer and assist with events and programs for a minimum of 20 hours per semester.
Benefits
It is an honor to serve as a UD Student Alumni Ambassador. Benefits include:
- Excellent experience to build personal and professional skills.
- Opportunities to network with prominent UD alumni, administrators, and friends.
- In-depth knowledge of the University of Delaware.
- UD Student Alumni Ambassador apparel and great friendships.
- Opportunity to be awarded the UD Alumni Association T. Muncy Keith Spirit Award, a $1,000 scholarship presented annually to the UDSAA who has made, or has the potential to make, the greatest contributions to the group.
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications to serve as UD Student Alumni Ambassador are as follows:
- Undergraduate status at the University of Delaware.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
- Good disciplinary standing with the Office of Student Conduct. By completing this application, you are giving permission to contact the Office of Student Conduct to review your judicial record.
OPTIONAL: Attend a UDSAA Information Session (dates coming soon) and submit a resume
Selection Process and Timeline for Seniors:
-Seniors must be in SAA for a full year in order to receive the benefits. To ensure this all Senior applications are due ASAP. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with interviews being scheduled once applications are received.
Selection Process and Timeline for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors
August – SAA Application launches
October 15th – SAA Application closes
October through November – 30 minute interviews
November 17th – Decisions Released
December 5th – First meeting with new members
March – New Member Training at the Courtyard Marriott More Information
Visit https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/connect/students/student-alumni-ambassadors/
Contact UDSAA President Malini Gulati, malinig@udel.edu or UDSAA VP of Membership Brian Chansky, bchansky@udel.edu
