Duke Presidential Ambassadors is a tight-knit organization that allows members to become intimately involved with the University and its administration. Participation in DPA facilitates substantial personal and professional growth, as well as provides the opportunity to serve Duke University. We invite first- and second-year undergraduates to apply.
Although our recruitment process formally begins in the spring, we invite you to learn more about DPA this fall!
Join our listserv for recruitment updates: https://bit.ly/2023DPAinterest
Follow our Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/dukepresambassadors/
The application process consists of a written application and Duke history test, after which we invite candidates to a first round interview. Candidates are then invited to a final round of interviews before we make final selections. Attending an info session or coffee chat is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory to apply.
What Are We Looking For? DPAs are passionate about Duke University. They are considerate and inclusive of the diverse backgrounds of the visitors and stakeholders they interact with. They are reliable and dedicated during events and tours. They are also personable, and able to talk about their Duke experience in a genuine and compelling manner.
Written Application Opens - Tuesday, January 16th
Info Session with President Price - Monday, January 22nd at 6:30pm (Old Chem 116)
Written Application Due - Sunday, February 11th at midnight
Duke History Exam* - Thursday, February 15th. Choose your testing location/time
----- Option 1: Social Sciences 139 (West Campus), 6:30-7:30pm
----- Option 2: White Lecture Hall 107 (East Campus), 8:00-9:00pm
First Round Interview (Invitation Only) - Sun, February 25th
Second Round Interview (Invitation Only) - Thurs, February 29th
*If you have a legitimate conflict or reason for requesting a virtual option for the history exam, please contact Sasamon Omoma ASAP to schedule a make-up testing time/date.
Feel free to email sasamon.omoma@duke.edu or amiya.mehrotra@duke.edu with any questions.
Clarifications on the History Test
As part of recruitment, we encourage our applicants to attend either an info session or an informal coffee chat with a current member of DPA.
Tuesday, October 24th 7:00pm. Social Sciences 139
Monday, November 13th 7:00pm. White Lecture Hall 107
The session should last no longer than thirty minutes and will include important information regarding recruitment and the organization in general.
Coffee chats take place from October 25th through November 12th. Join our Listserv for the coffee chat sign-up sheet: https://bit.ly/2023DPAinterest
