Pharmacy Student Ambassador Team

student ambassadors at March Break Open House 2022

Pharmacy ambassadors at March Break Open House 2022.

The School of Pharmacy’s Student Ambassador Program is a volunteer organization for pharmacy students who wish to share their experiences with prospective students and get involved with events at the School.  

Events include (but are not limited to):

  • Virtual Info Session recruitment events
  • Waterloo Open Houses (March & November)
  • Admission interviews
  • CAP Reception
  • Orientation
  • Convocation
  • White Coat Ceremony
  • Reunion Weekend

Volunteering in this capacity is a great way to gain leadership skills (even if you aren’t formally serving in a leadership role), and to expand your confidence and comfort level in working with large groups of people. In this role, you have the opportunity to connect with faculty/staff, your fellow students, alumni, and prospective students. 

Only Pharmacy Student Ambassadors are entitled to use the designation of University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy Student Ambassador. If an ambassador is unable to fulfill the program objectives, they relinquish the right to use the title.

Deadlines
Deadlines for 2023-2024

Mid Jun

 Upper-year PharmD students will be notified via email when the online application becomes available. The application consists of a few short essay questions.  
Jul 3 Deadline to submit the online application (by 11:59 p.m.).
Mid Aug Decisions will be communicated to all applicants.

Selection Criteria
  • Minimum cumulative overall average of 75%
  • Application responses
  • Performance as Pharmacy Ambassador or student volunteer to date (if applicable)
  • Feedback may be obtained from School of Pharmacy faculty or staff

Responsibilities
  • Positively represent and promote the School and the profession
  • Assist with various School of Pharmacy events that occur throughout the year
  • Commit to serving for one full year (September through August)

Requirements of All Pharmacy Ambassadors

  • Strive to volunteer for and complete at least one volunteer shift AND

  • Strive to volunteer for at least two other shifts to demonstrate dedication (you may not be selected each time you volunteer)
  • Maintain a cumulative overall average of at least 75% 
  • Attend Pharmacy Ambassador Orientation in September (date TBD)

The pharmacy ambassador team is supported by and accountable to Becky Ewan, Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Affairs Coordinator. Please direct any questions to pharmacy.advisor@uwaterloo.ca.