The University of Vermont AdvoCats are a group of 50+ current students who assist the Undergraduate Admissions Office in recruiting high-quality prospective students. AdvoCats lead campus tours and facilitate informational panels. Other duties include weekend commitments such as Open House, projects within the office, opportunities to represent UVM on student panels, opportunities to attend off-site visit receptions, and college fairs.
AdvoCats are crucial to the recruitment process and to the Admissions Office because they are sometimes the only contact prospective students and their families have with the University. Your invaluable student voice is recognized as quite possibly the MOST important recruitment tool.Strengthen your leadership skills
Learn to facilitate large groups
Improve your public speaking skills
Impress your friends with knowledge of UVM history, policies, and fun facts
Hourly compensation (yearly tiered system based upon length of service)
The 2013-2014 AdvoCat Application is now live! For information on how to apply and to download your application click here: Download AdvoCat Application.
Feel free to email advocats@uvm.edu with any questions. Better yet, attend an Information Session!
Wednesday, January 16, 5:00-6:00pm, Admissions Visitor Center
Thursday, January 17, 5:00-6:00pm, Admissions Visitor Center
Current AdvoCats will be there to talk about being a UVM tour guide, talk about the application process, and to answer your questions.