Beyond the Track Jacket: Admissions Ambassadors at NYU

If your answer to this question is “give tours,” you are absolutely correct! We do give tours, up to three a day all year long. These tours are tailored for prospective students and their families to experience our campus without walls. We walk to iconic NYU buildings, describe campus life, and give the inside scoop about our university experience. 

While these tours are so important to introducing NYU to the outside world, we do so much more! Read on to learn more about our other responsibilities.

Once a week, we reserve tours for certain groups. One is the College Connections groups, made up of elementary and middle school aged students. These tours offer exposure to what college is all about. We walk them through dining halls, making your own schedule, and living in resident halls. We also welcome students through our partnerships with Community-Based Organizations, usually composed of high school students. These visits are part of a broader college access effort and are a great opportunity to share resources and answer questions.

“Hi! Thank you for calling the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, how can I help you today?” If you’ve called NYU and heard this answer, chances are you’ve spoken to one of our Admissions Ambassadors! Ambassadors work the phone lines to answer questions, offer guidance, and find resources to assist those who may not be able to make the visit to campus.

These events occur throughout the year, welcoming prospective students and families to campus and offering a deeper look at NYU. There are panels, information sessions, tours, and more. In the fall, we offer Open House and in the spring, we have Weekend on the Square. As Ambassadors, we make these events happen by welcoming hundreds of visitors, guiding them around campus, and sharing our own NYU stories. 

We’ve just scratched the surface of what Ambassadors get up to. We also greet guests, restock our admissions office, lead virtual tours, interact with incoming students on social media, write articles for MeetNYU, answer emails, and much more! 

There are so many opportunities to give back to the community and share what college is all about. But what does this job do for you?

We have a welcoming community with a supportive team and fun activities…we frequently enjoy trivia taco nights together. There are chances for professional development with special trainings, public speaking, and the chance to take on leadership roles. These opportunities let our ambassadors thrive both in and out of NYU!

Calling all current NYU sophomore, junior, and incoming first-years! We want you to apply! Our applications open August 11 and close September 28. The first portion of the application consists of short answers and a video response. If you make it through, you then attend an in-person group interview before we make our final decisions. For more information, take a peak at our information session offerings or stay connected on social media @meetnyu for weekly tips and tricks to make your application stand out!