How to Join
Members interested in joining must submit an application. Please visit our Apply Now page!
As a student organization, Penn State Altoona Lion Ambassadors’ purpose is to represent Penn State’s interests and goals to future, current, and past students along with friends of the University at campus and community events.
Penn State Altoona Lion Ambassadors are to instill the value that involvement, commitment, and dedication to the University that can and should be a lifelong, fun-filled venture.
Penn State Altoona Lion Ambassadors have a responsibility to serve the community and University in any way necessary that coincides with the mission of the institution.
Qualifications for Membership
Eligible members will include those who are currently registered, Penn State Altoona students, seeking a degree in good academic standing, and with no current periods of probation through violation of The Student Code of Conduct. All past probation periods will be reviewed at the discretion of the Executive Board.
Prospective members of second semester standing or above must have a 2.25 cumulative grade point average.
Responsibilities of Members
- Attend weekly meetings
- Conduct tours for prospective students, their families and special guests of Penn State Altoona
- Attend and actively participate in events including but not limited to: our fall retreat, tour training, the induction ceremony, Open Houses and Accepted Student Programs, local community service opportunities, fundraisers, and social events.
- Pay yearly dues; dues are used in a variety of ways which may include but are not limited to such things as holding member events and purchasing apparel
Application
All applications will be submitted online through our website. Once the application is submitted, you are agreeing that the Application committee can handle and use the e-mail provided to choose an interview time that works for them. Interviews typically range from the weeks 3-4, and each individual interview lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Following interviews, the selection committee will review all applicants and make their decisions on membership based on Lion Ambassador values and qualifications. Applicants selected to be Lion Ambassadors will be contacted by email by the Vice-President once the selection committee has met and made selections.
Frequently Asked Questions
For information not covered here please visit our frequently asked questions page