USC DTAP

About us:

The Dornsife Transfer Ambassador Program, or DTAP, was formed in Fall 2019 to provide support to USC Dornsife transfer students. Our goal, simply put, is to cultivate a greater sense of community among our transfer students beginning at the prospective student stage and continuing as students start their academic journey as Dornsife Trojans.

Transfer Ambassadors are selected through an application and interview process, then trained on the basics in admission and advising to engage with prospective students, either one-on-one or through Dornsife Admission-sponsored events. Becoming a part of DTAP gives ambassadors the opportunity to build professional and leadership skills including public speaking and presenting, project management, collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape their transfer community. DTAP members take a hands-on approach to facilitate a smooth transition into Dornsife for fellow transfer students by working closely with Dornsife’s Office of Advising and Office of Admission and Student Success.

Our ambassadors have set the direction to provide a much needed space and sense of community through establishing a number of initiatives:

• Monthly newsletter and social media —aimed at sharing resources, events, and keeping current Dornsife transfer students up-to-date on what’s happening at USC;

• Events—throughout each semester, such as a new student welcome, paint nights and more, to facilitate casual introductions and conversations;

• One-on-one connections with prospective students—by request, prospective students can connect with our ambassadors to gain a better sense of life as a Dornsife Trojan;

• Panelist/representative opportunities—our ambassadors serve as speakers and presenters at events for prospective students and community college counselors providing a much needed current transfer student perspective
  
  

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