The Adult Student Ambassador Program aims to foster a sense of belonging, provide networking and leadership opportunities, and inclusive community growth and engagement among the adult and nontraditional student population and across campus. Adult Student Ambassadors will serve as an example of success, support, and motivation for other undergraduate adult students. (Please note that this is not a paid position).
Questions about the program or application process should be directed to the program coordinator Alison Mackie at amackie1@charlotte.edu. You can also review FAQ at the bottom of this page.
Benefits and Rewards
- Sense of belonging
- Assist with social and educational events for adult students
- Networking and leadership opportunities
- Meet other adult students
- Resume builder
Expectation and Requirements
- Undergraduate and first degree seeking
- Nontraditional or Adult Students (24+) or Veterans
- Good academic standing
- Commitment to participate for at least two semesters
- Ability to attend the new ambassdaor kickoff event
Meet Our Ambassadors
FAQ's
Yes! Yes! Yes! Whether you're a natural-born leader or someone who’s more comfortable on the sidelines...the Adult Student Ambassador Program has a place for you. We are excited to build a community of students with different levels of experience and a variety of backgrounds.
Applicants are chosen based on: meeting student status eligability (undergraduate, first degree seeking, adult student 24+ or veteran), confirmation that they can commit to the program requirements, having good academic standing, and submitting a thoughtful personal statement. While we want to include as many students as possible, space is limited. If you are not accepted this semester, we strongly encourage to apply next semester!
Yes! We will be hosting a mix of on-campus and virtual events.
Adult student ambassadors will have the opportunity to participate in virtual and on-campus meet and greets, orientation events, special topic workshops, adult student appreciation week events, scholarship events, and more!
Yes! Just keep in mind that time management can be a challenge during your first semester and we want you to be successful.
Adult Student Ambassadors are asked to commit to two consecutive semesters.
Unfortunately, we are only accepting students who can commit to two semesters. However, many of the events are open to all students, regardless of whether or not you are an official student ambassador.