Residence Ambassador Program (RAP)
Show off your room. Inspire a #FutureGryphon!
We are looking for enthusiastic residence students to show off their room to prospective future Gryphons and their families.
If you have a passion for U of G, love living in residence, and want to be an ambassador of something bigger, we need YOU!
There are two types of Residence Ambassadors:
- Weekly Tours
- Special Event Days
Why should you apply to this program?
Small Commitment, Big Results!
If you are selected as a Weekly Tour Ambassador, you are expected to commit 2-3 hours per week to the program, but it couldn't be easier! You stay in your room doing what you would normally be doing, and a campus tour group will come to you! Weekly Ambassadors are also expected to be available for our March Open House tours on Sunday, March 29, 2026
Inspire Future Gryphons!
Your willingness to show your room and present the wonderful aspects of being a Gryphon may inspire someone to choose the University of Guelph and live in residence.
Build your Resume!
Residence Ambassadors are a key part of the University Admissions team, and may lead to other paid opportunities in second year and beyond, such as Campus Tour Guide positions.
Have fun!
Meeting Future Gryphons is a rewarding experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire!
Requirements
Weekly Tours:
- Time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours per week, based on your availability which is indicated when you apply.
- An honourarium of $200 will be provided at the end of semester upon successful completion.
- There are no Reading Week or Easter weekend tours.
- Tours end on the last day of classes (no tours during final exams).
- Ambassadors must attend a 1-hour virtual training session prior to starting in the role.
Special Events Tours:
- March Open House (March 2026)
- Residence tours run from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- U of G Ambassador t-shirts, Pizza Lunch and a Hospitality Gift Card!
- Ambassadors must attend a 1-hour training session prior to starting in the role.
Does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you?
The Residence Ambassador Application for the Winter 2026 semester is now CLOSED.
If you have any questions, contact Leanne Caron, Manager, Occupancy and Marketing at lmcaron@uoguelph.ca
For additional opportunities, check out the University of Guelph Ambassador Program
