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Engineering Ambassador Program

The NMSU College of Engineering Ambassador program provides undergraduate students with opportunities to gain leadership skills, deepen their knowledge and understanding of local, state, national, and global challenges, and expand personal and professional growth. 

Engineering Ambassadors provide support for activities related to recruiting, retention, outreach, and most importantly, student success. Ambassadors provide campus tours to prospective students and the broader NMSU community, serve as representatives of the NMSU College of Engineering, engage in leadership discussions and relevant tours for and with industry and government agencies, and perform outreach duties at various campus and community events.

Note: Fall 2025 applications due May 30, 2025. Applications consist of (1) completed application form (use "Apply Now" link); (2) Send copy of your resume to spatrico@nmsu.edu; (3) Recommendation from College of Engineering faculty or staff member. Required: Message emailed from faculty or staff member expressing support for your application. Direct recommendation to spatrico@nmsu.edu.

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Benefits:

  • Impact future generations of NMSU Engineers
  • Leadership development opportunities 
  • Opportunities to engage with industry partners
  • Enhance communication and presentation skills
  • Great resume builder
  • Letters of recommendations
  • Leadership Scholarship award each semester 
  • NMSU College of Engineering insignia uniforms 

Responsibilities: 

  • Represent NMSU College of Engineering and your respective department
  • Welcome new and prospective students
  • Conduct campus tours for visiting students
  • Develop relationships within the community to recruit future NMSU Engineers
  • Establish a leadership role and presence within the College
  • Create a positive student-centric atmosphere across the College of Engineering
  • Promote career development programs to current NMSU students 
  • Serve a minimum of 20 hours in various outreach and recruitment capacities including required events
  • Conduct a minimum of 2 school visits per semester

Requirements:

  1. Must be a full-time undergraduate engineering student enrolled in a degree-seeking program
  2. Must be recommended for the program by NMSU engineering faculty or staff member 
  3. Must have completed a minimum of two semesters at NMSU
  4. Must be in good standing academically and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
  5. Must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA each term 
  6. Must be enrolled in 1 credit hour Engineering Leadership Course (ENGR 398) each semester
  7. Complete a minimum of 20 service hours per semester in support of College-wide outreach and recruitment

Contact Sara Patricolo

Email

575-646-7852