Graduate Ambassadors

Purpose & Mission

Graduate Ambassadors are student leaders dedicated to representing the Texas Tech University Graduate School. They assist with recruitment, advocate for students, promote graduate education, and support university events and initiatives.

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Duties of Graduate Ambassadors

Outreach & Recruitment

Promote graduate education.
Assist with recruitment initiatives.
Provide campus tours as needed.

Student Support

Provide peer support to prospective, new, and current graduate students.
Work closely with Graduate School administrators to improve graduate student life.

Events & Marketing

Assist with official Graduate School marketing initiatives.
Assist and participate in official Graduate School and student life events and activities.

Leadership & Service

Assist and participate in graduate student panels.
Serve on various committees for the Office of the Provost, Office of the President, Graduate School Dean’s Office, Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and other committees as needed.

Application Information

Applications will be open from Monday, February 24th - Monday, March 31st. If you have any questions or if you’re interested in applying for the program, email us at studentlife.gradschool@ttu.edu. The link to the application will be available beginning Monday, February 24th.

What Current Ambassadors Have to Say

Julia (Wei) Cui

Chengdu, China/Bay Area, CA

Doctoral in Media & Communication

An experience that will profoundly enrich your academic journey.

If you're considering applying for the Graduate Ambassador Program, I wholeheartedly encourage you to do so—it’s an experience that will profoundly enrich your academic journey. This program offers a unique opportunity to connect with an inspiring network of graduate students from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. It’s a chance to collaborate, share insights, and learn from one another in ways that will broaden your perspective and deepen your appreciation for the graduate community.

As an international student, being a Graduate Ambassador changed my life on different levels.

My overall experience in the Graduate Ambassador Program has been amazing! I had the chance to connect with the graduate program staff and make great friends. As an international student, being a Graduate Ambassador changed my life on different levels. I am honored to be part of this Program and have the opportunity to share my experiences and encourage other students to pursue graduate degrees. Beyond the program, being a graduate ambassador makes me feel part of the TTU family.

Beatriz Queiroz dos Reis

Barretos, Brazil

Doctoral in Animal & Food Science

Michael Starnes

Fort Worth, TX

Masters in Animal & Food Science

I cannot speak highly enough on how open the leadership at the Graduate School was to our suggestions to helping students.

The ability to meet with Dean Sheridan on a monthly basis to give him feedback on graduate life at Texas Tech has been invaluable. He has been incredibly open to new ideas, and gives those around him agency to enact the change they want for their respective departments. The collaboration with other ambassadors led to innovative approaches to address novel situations as they arose, and I cannot speak highly enough on how open the leadership at the Graduate School was to our suggestions to helping students.

I fine-tuned my communication, mentorship, and leadership skills...

My experience in the Graduate Ambassador Program has been incredibly rewarding. It allowed me to connect with students, share insights about graduate life, and represent my program to diverse audiences. I fine-tuned my communication, mentorship, and leadership skills while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for students.

Nicolasa C. Villalobos

Soledad, CA

Doctoral in Experimental Psychology - Cognition & Cognitive Neuroscience

Louis Alcala

Dalhart, TX

Masters in Personal Financial Planning

It is always great to strike up a conversation with someone in a different program from me and I get to learn so much.

The aspects of this program that I find the most valuable is being able to connect with peers from different graduate departments. It is always great to strike up a conversation with someone in a different program from me and I get to learn so much. One of the most important aspects of higher education is being able to listen and learn as much as possible; and you can learn a lot from your peers.