The Dornsife Ambassadors bring together passionate student leaders who represent USC Dornsife to prospective students and their families while helping foster a strong and welcoming community. Ambassadors share their student perspective by drawing on their experiences in academics, research, internships, study abroad, student involvement, and life at USC.

As volunteers for the Dornsife Admission and Student Success Office, ambassadors engage in outreach and recruitment efforts while developing skills in leadership, communication, mentorship, and collaboration.

Transfer Ambassadors may additionally support current transfer students through community-building initiatives and transfer-specific programming.

Are you a current Dornsife transfer student? Learn more about our program and how to become involved.

Apply to be a Dornsife Ambassador

Dornsife Ambassador FAQs

What is an Ambassadors Role?

  •  Engage with prospective students and families through virtual and on-campus events, presentations, student panels, and admitted student programming
  • Share your Dornsife experience through social media, blogs, video content, and one-on-one interactions
  • Collaborate with fellow ambassadors on projects, initiatives, and outreach efforts that support the Dornsife community and student experience
  • Help foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for prospective students and future Trojans
  • Transfer ambassadors are part of the Dornsife Transfer Ambassador Program (DTAP).  DTAP Ambassadors participate in all ambassador activities and may additionally support current transfer students through community-building initiatives and transfer-specific programming designed to help students thrive throughout their Dornsife experience.

How can I apply?

The application will be linked here each August.

When can I apply?

The Fall 2026 Application will be open from August 20th and will close at 11:59PM on September 07th.

What is the application process?

The Dornsife Ambassador Program has a two-part application process. The written application is open to all Dornsife freshmen, sophomore, and junior students. Select applicants will then be invited to participate in a 20 minute virtual interview. 

Who is eligible to apply?

All undergraduate Dornsife students are eligible to apply, if they:

  • Have a declared Dornsife major (or plan to declare a Dornsife major this semester)
  • Do not anticipate graduating before Fall 2027
  • Are available to attend required ambassador meetings/trainings on Mondays 5:30-6:30pm

What are the minimum participation requirements?

Dornsife Ambassadors are required to attend 2-3 monthly meetings/trainings (Mondays, 5:30pm-6:30pm) and participate in at least 2 admission events a semester such as Open Houses and Explore USC’s to answer questions and share about your own experience. 

New Ambassadors may have additional training during their first semester that take place during meeting times.