Chosen every fall upon return to the University, the Echols Ambassadors represent the diverse geographical, academic, and extracurricular environment of the passionate honors community throughout the academic year as well as during Virginia's official Days On The Lawn.

Ambassador Roles and Responsibilities

• Attending training sessions in early spring to learn more about and better represent the Echols Program

• Answering questions over email and phone with prospective students regarding the Echols Scholar Program and life at the University of Virginia

• Informally meet with prospective students visiting Grounds to discuss the Echols Scholar Program

• Volunteer at Days On The Lawn activities such as student panels, lunch buddies, and dorm tours

• Reach out to admitted Echols Scholars by letter, phone, or email to tell them about the Echols Scholar Program

Selection Process

The new class of ambassadors will be selected this fall. Keep an eye on your emails for further details. Ambassadors are selected through applications and then interviews. Please contact echolsambassadors@gmail.com if you have any questions about the program or the application process!