Harris Ambassadors

Main Content

The mission of Harris Ambassadors is to support and enhance the college’s prospective, undergraduate and graduate student experience. This is achieved by serving as official student representatives of Harris College through active participation as experience facilitators, peer advisors and student influencers.

Harris Ambassadors are selected based on their:

Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
Active participation in student organizations
Campus activities or community outreach and service
Strong academic record
Genuine interest in their academic area of study, TCU and its students

Harris Ambassadors receive unique professional development experiences, academic-focused programming and leadership opportunities. The program commitment is one academic year.

What’s in it for me?

Raise your academic and professional brand and profile
Letter of recommendation, upon request, pending successful completion of a term
Invitations to participate in exclusive university-, college- and department-level events
Networking and relationship-building opportunities with other Harris College students, faculty, staff and other supporters and partners
Healthy boost to self-confidence, self-esteem and life satisfaction
Exclusive Harris College swag

What will I be doing?

As a Harris Ambassador, you'll engage with prospective and current students, collaborate as content creators and participate in campus outreach. Together, you will enhance the current and next generation students in Harris College by fostering community and supporting a vibrant and inclusive college experience.

Prospective Students

Actively engage with prospective students by sharing your own experiences and insights, and answer questions about academic programs, student life and support services. You will also participate in recruitment events, both in-person and virtually, and help create a welcoming environment for prospective students and their families. Through their dedication and passion, Harris Ambassadors play a crucial role in attracting and inspiring the next generation of students at TCU.

Current Students

Foster a strong sense of community among current students in Harris College by serving as role models and leaders on campus, organizing events, activities and initiatives that enhance the student experience. You will provide support to your peers, helping to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. By promoting campus involvement and encouraging participation in college events, Harris Ambassadors play a key role in maintaining a vibrant and engaged student body.

Content Influencers

Play a vital role in our social media, storytelling, content creation efforts. Ambassadors help craft authentic and engaging stories that highlight the college experience, from academic achievements to campus life. You'll help brainstorm and create content for various platforms, like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, working closely with our student marketing team. By sharing your personal journey and the stories of your peers, you'll help build a compelling narrative that attracts prospective students and keeps our Harris College and TCU community connected and informed.

Outreach

Partner and collaborate with other organizations and departments on campus to enhance the overall student experience by co-hosting events and initiatives that benefit the entire college community. Through these collaborations, Ambassadors help bridge connections across campus, promote interdisciplinary engagement and ensure that students have access to diverse resources and opportunities. This collaborative spirit fosters a cohesive and supportive environment, enriching the college experience for all students at TCU.

Examples of Participation

Monday at TCU
Experience TCU
College-and department-level events
Career and college fair tabling
TCU Gives Day
Reels
Day in the Life takeovers
Photo and video shoots
Parents Weekend
Storytelling opportunities
Event planning opportunities
Annual Student Mixer participation
and more ...

The Requirements

Harris Ambassadors are required to attend an onboarding and training seminar at the beginning of the academic year and any subsequent meeting(s) required by initiatives they're participating in (brainstorming and planning meetings, etc.), and are encouraged to participate as their schedule allows.

Ambassadors must remain in good academic standing throughout the academic year.
Ambassadors are required to participate in a minimum of two (2) activities or events per semester, a total of four (4) for the academic year.
- Each undergraduate Ambassador must participate in a minimum of one (1) Monday at TCU or one (1) Experience TCU.
- Each graduate Ambassador must participate in a minimum of one (1) recruitment activity.
Ambassadors are encouraged to participate in more than four activities if they would like and if their schedule permits.

The time commitment is dependent per activity and may range from 30 minutes up to two hours.

The Process

Submit your application online.
Harris College will verify your academic standing.
You will conduct a virtual interview.
Acceptance notices delivered via email by or on Aug. 12, 2024.
Attend Onboarding and Media Training session (two sessions offered the week of Aug. 26)

Be prepared to answer the following prompts in your application:

Why do you want to be a Harris Ambassador?
Tell us about any current or former student/campus involvement and how you participated.
What are your career goals?
What do you hope to get out of being a Harris Ambassador?

Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are closed. Please check back March 2025 for the 2025-26 academic year application open date.