USC Student Ambassador (Tour Guide) Application

Student Ambassadors (also referred to as Tour Guides) are the face of USC, sharing their knowledge of, passion for, and why they chose USC with campus visitors. No previous experience is required for this role.

To learn more about our eligibility requirements, time commitment, and expectations, please review the job posting here and register to attend an Information Session here. If you have additional questions about the role or the application process, please send us an email at acjobs@usc.edu. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to reading your application!

Important Note! This application must be completed in one session. Your progress will not be saved if you exit the tab. We encourage you to review "Section 5: Short Answer Responses" to prepare your answers ahead of time. Feel free to type your written response in a Word/Google Doc and transfer it into your application when you are ready to submit the full application. All questions with an asterisk* are required for application submission.

This application is due on Sunday, August 30, 2026 by 11:59 PM PT.

Section 1: Information Session Attendance

Student Ambassador (Tour Guide) Information Session Affirmation*

I attended a Student Ambassador Information Session (in-person or virtual)

I watched a Student Ambassador Information Session recording

I did not watch or attend a Student Ambassador Information Session

Please attend an Information Session or request the recording of a previous session as you are considering applying for the role. Registration for upcoming sessions can be found here, or you can email us at acjobs@usc.edu to request a recording.

Section 2: Acknowledgement of Time Commitment and Availability Expectations

Please review the full sections titled "2027 Break Availability Expectations" (Page 2) and "Time Commitment Expectations" (Page 3) of the job posting here.

By initialing here, I acknowledge that I reviewed and understand the 2027 Break Availability Expectations and Time Commitment Expectations for the Student Ambassador (Tour Guide) role.*

I understand that the following will be expected of me if offered the Student Ambassador (Tour Guide) role. Please review and check the boxes to confirm your understanding.*

Working about 8-12 hours each week during my training period through both scheduled shifts and asynchronous time.

Attending Friday Training Sessions fully from 2-5pm.

Attending Wednesday Staff Meetings from 5-6pm.

Working at least 1 day (Monday-Friday) during Spring Break 2027.

Working full-time during a specified summer block, if one is assigned to me.

Section 3: Personal Information

First Name*

Preferred Name

Last Name*

USC ID Number*

USC Email*

Cell Phone Number*

Hometown*

Home State/Country*

If applicable, please list any languages other than English that you speak fluently.

How did you hear about this position?*

If you selected Other, please describe how you heard about this position:*

Section 4: USC Information

Undergraduate Class Standing*
Due to our rigorous training processes, we are only able to consider candidates in their first, second, or third year of undergraduate studies. We do not consider graduate students.

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

I entered USC as a:*

First Year (Fall)

First Year (Spring)

Transfer (Fall)

Transfer (Spring)

Please explain how you spent your fall term before enrolling at USC as a Spring Admit:*

Where did you study abroad?*

Please let us know how you spent your fall term:*

Do you identify as a first-generation college student?*
At USC, we define first-generation students as those whose parents do not have four-year degrees. Even if you have older siblings who are currently attending or have graduated from college, you are considered part of the first generation to enroll in, and eventually complete, college.

Yes

No

I don't know

Please list your USC major(s):*

Please list your USC minor(s):

Cumulative USC GPA*
If you are in your first term at USC, please list "N/A", as you will not have a USC GPA at time of application. The Admission Center requires all student staff to maintain a minimum 2.5 USC GPA throughout employment.

Have you been awarded Work Study funds in your Financial Aid Summary this academic year (2026-2027)?*
We accept applications from students with and without federal work study. Students with federal work study will receive priority consideration.

Yes

No

Section 5: Short Answer Responses

Short Answer 1: Review the bulleted responsibilities in the "Overview" section of the Student Ambassador job posting. Select one to guide your response. What is a strength you can bring to the team to support the responsibility you chose from the job posting? Provide an example of when you demonstrated this strength in a past involvement, job, class, or other situation.*

Short Answer 2: Please share what you are hoping to gain from this role. Reflect and elaborate on how the Student Ambassador (Tour Guide) role will help you with your personal or professional goals at USC and beyond.*

Section 6: Related Experiences (Optional)

No previous experience is required for this role. This section is completely optional. If selected for the role, you will participate in an extensive training process to prepare you for all job duties.

If you would like to highlight any additional relevant experiences (i.e. work/volunteer, club/organization, personal projects, etc.), please list in a bulleted list below.

Section 7: Final Agreement and Signature

By signing here, I complete my application and verify that all information is accurate. I acknowledge that I reviewed the job posting and understand the expectations and responsibilities for the Student Ambassador (Tour Guide) role. I also verify that I read and agree to adhere to the USC Student Handbook, and I give consent for the Enrollment Services Division to conduct a disciplinary check with USC’s Office of Academic Integrity and Office of Community Expectations.

This is the final section. Once you click submit, your application will be submitted and will no longer be editable.