Become a Student Ambassador

 

Volunteer as a Student Ambassador

University Student Ambassadors are undergraduate student leaders who volunteer to meet and greet prospective students, provide campus tours, help at recruitment events, and assist in the Office of Admissions. The goal of the Ambassadors is to provide prospective students first-hand information about the University of Arkansas. In sharing their experiences, ambassadors hope to ease the transition of new students into life at the University of Arkansas and share with them the many wonderful opportunities that await them.

  1. How to Apply

    The Student Ambassador Application is now closed.

    Applicants - in order for your application to be considered, you must attend one interest meeting. There will be interest meetings held in Silas Hunt Hall:
    If you have any questions, please email studamb@uark.edu.

  2. Requirements

    Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA
    Completed one semester at the University of Arkansas
    Guide 2 tours per week
    Guide 1 Saturday tour per semester
    Lead 1 meeting per semester

  3. Opportunities

    Homecoming involvement
    Recruiting events
    Community involvement

Learn More about our Current Student Ambassadors

Graduate Assistant

Karis Guilfoyle


Karis Guilfoyle

Karis is a graduate student originally from Lee's Summit, Missouri, earning a master's in Accounting. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas in Accounting and minoring in Information Systems.

Favorite Place on Campus: Old Main Lawn! It’s such an Arkansas staple, and I love it in all four seasons. My favorite times are when the leaves start changing in the fall and when the flowers start blooming in the spring.

Director of Membership

Carter Sanders


Carter Sanders

Carter Sanders is a senior from Tupelo, Mississippi. She is majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in child life. 

Favorite Place on Campus: My favorite place on campus would have to be the third floor of Mullins, specifically at the tables on the third floor that have a great view of our beautiful. It is my favorite place to get schoolwork done and the gorgeous view is the cherry on top! In my free time I love to go on walks with my friends and eat at my favorite spots around Fayetteville!

Director of Media

Josh


Josh Brunson

Josh  is a Junior from Little Rock, Arkansas and majoring in Advertising and Public Relations.

Favorite Place on Campus: My favorite place on campus is the CORD because it's the perfect place to study and grab food or hang out with friends. 

Director of Community Engagement

Malaina


Laney Farley

Laney is a Junior from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She is a marketing major in the Walton College of Business. 

Favorite Place on Campus: My favorite place on campus is the CORD, especially the basement area. The natural lighting, along with The Drove, makes it one of my favorite spots to study or gather with friends. It’s a space that feels both productive and welcoming!

Director of Recruitment

Audrey


Audrey Ellet

Audrey is a Sophomore from Kansas City, Missouri and majoring in Communications. 

Favorite Place on Campus: My favorite spot on campus is Old Main Lawn because it is a beautiful view and it reminds me of when Student Ambassadors had our Guides Games competition on the lawn!