Student Ambassador Program

Are you ready to lead, connect, and inspire the next generation of computing professionals? The School of Computing Student Ambassador Program offers outstanding undergraduates a unique opportunity to represent the SoC, build valuable leadership skills, and network with faculty, alumni, and industry leaders. Join an elite team dedicated to promoting the excellence of our programs and supporting the future growth of the School of Computing.

2025-2026 Ambassadors


About the Ambassador Program

School of Computing Student Ambassadors
The School of Computing Student Ambassadors are outstanding Undergraduate computing students
who are leaders in extracurricular activities and excel in academics. The role of the SoC Student Ambassadors is to help promote and support our school.

Ambassador Duties

Their duties consist of, but are not limited to:

  • Helping with recruiting events including USA Days, Jag Days, and College Preview Days.
  • Participating in Week of Welcome (WOW) events.
  • Representing the school in meetings with external constituents such as our SoC Advisory Board.
  • Helping with SoC tailgating events during football season.
  • Providing support at the School of Computing Spring Celebration, honor society inductions, and alumni reception.


Student Ambassadors are selected each spring and the selection criteria is as follows:

  • Have completed at least one semester at South.
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75.
  • Must be a full-time student; enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during all semester they serve as an ambassador.
  • Student Ambassadors will be expected to provide approximately 12 hours of support time each semester to be eligible to retain their position for each upcoming semester.

Application/Selection Process

Applications will be available in early February.
An interview with a committee of School of Computing representatives will take place for students who are selected to advance to the second round of the selection process based on their initial application.
Students beginning serving once selected and can continue to serve as long as they remain in good standing and are full-time undergraduate students.
Ambassadors in good standing at that time will not have to reapply.

2024-2025 Ambassadors

Contact

Stephanie Gillis
Marketing and Recruitment Specialist
School of Computing
sgillis@southalabama.edu
251-460-7299
SHEC Room 2301