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CALS Ambassadors

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ambassadors are dedicated student representatives of CALS. This selective, volunteer organization is advised by the CALS Admissions Office, serving as liaisons between the College and the prospective student community. Our primary goal is to provide prospective students and their families with genuine perspectives on CALS and Cornell. CALS Ambassadors also work to cultivate a welcoming, tight-knit community within the larger CALS student body.

CALS Ambassadors participate in a variety of events and activities throughout the year including but not limited to:

  • CALS on-campus and virtual information sessions
  • Prospective student visits
  • Email outreach to prospective and admitted students
  • Cornell Undergraduate Admissions Office panels
  • Cornell Days admitted student programs
  • Fall Orientation
  • CALS Family Weekend
  • CALS Fest
  • Cornell and CALS social media

CALS Ambassadors take part in multiple leadership opportunities including:

  • Serving on the CALS Ambassadors Executive Board
  • Serving on the CALS Student Advisory Council
  • Representing the CALS student body at College and University-wide events
  • Opportunities working with the CALS Marketing and Communications office
  • Opportunities working with CALS Alumni
  • Opportunities working with the Cornell Undergraduate Admissions Office

What kind of time commitment is involved?

As with most aspects of Cornell, it’s what you make of it. All Ambassadors must initially attend a mandatory training and then one general body meeting per semester. Participation in at least six events/activities per calendar year is required; however, many students choose to go above and beyond this minimum. We understand and respect that due to class schedules and other commitments, there may be times that participating in Ambassador events/activities will not be possible.

Who can apply?

Any current CALS student is eligible. We strongly encourage first-year, sophomore and new transfer students to apply to become CALS Ambassadors.

When can I apply?

New CALS Ambassadors are selected at the beginning of the spring semester. Information is posted on Chatter and an email announcement is sent to all current CALS students when each application cycle commences.

What does the application process entail?

  1. Interested students need to complete and submit an online application.
  2. Group interviews are conducted.
  3. Students will be notified if they have been selected.
  4. New members must attend a mandatory training in order to participate in Ambassador events/activities.

Please calsambassadors [at] cornell.edu (contact us) if you have questions about the CALS Ambassadors organization.

CALS Ambassadors Spring 2026 Application

Deadline: TBD

Cornell/CALS Internal Request Form

Are you a current Cornell/CALS faculty member, staff member, or student planning an on-campus or virtual event? To request CALS Ambassador participation using the form below. Please note that all requests must be submitted at least one week prior to your event date. We will get back to you within 2-3 business days regarding the status of your request.