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Global Ambassador Mentor Program

The Global Ambassador Mentor Program pairs new international students with student mentors at the University of Mississippi to foster cultural understanding and community connections. 

Global Ambassadors are representatives of the University of Mississippi who help international students acclimate to life in Oxford. They do so by inviting them to social events and campus activities and introducing them to Ole Miss college traditions such as tailgating, pep rallies, Greek life, and local arts.

Each Global Ambassador will assist a small group with two or three international students. Our international students join our campus from around the globe: India, Bangladesh, China, France, Ireland, South Korea, Australia, Germany, and Egypt… to name a few!

If you are a current University of Mississippi student interested in getting to know our new international students and helping them connect to our community, then this program is right for you!

Global Ambassadors | How to Apply as a Mentor

  • Global Ambassadors must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. For new freshmen, high school transcripts are accepted.

  • Once accepted, Global Ambassadors must attend the Global Ambassador Orientation hosted by international office staff.

Global Ambassadors | Expectations for Mentors

  • Email international partner(s) to introduce yourself as a mentor and friend

  • Attend the major events such as Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner during the semester

  • Initiate and maintain personal contact with your partners throughout the semester

  • Invite students to join you in campus and community activities throughout the semester

  • Maintain contact with Office of Global Engagement staff throughout the semester and volunteer to attend social events for the international students

Applications for the Fall 2026 semester are now open. Apply on the Global Ambassador Program page. Applications for the Fall 2026 program are due May 1, 2026.

For any questions or for more information about this program, please email ieso@olemiss.edu or call the Study Abroad Office at 662-915-1508. We are located in 318 Martindale-Cole.

International Students | How to Get Involved on Campus

On our campus, exchange students are not just visitors. You have the same opportunities to get involved as other University of Mississippi students. We encourage our students to take advantage of our campus's vibrant activities throughout the semester. Your Global Ambassador will also be a great resource to help you get connected with our campus and community. 

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International Program Activities and Events

The Office of Global Engagement also organizes activities and excursions for all international students throughout the semester. We offer different opportunities every semester, and almost all of our events are free. In the past, our office has taken trips to see a Memphis Grizzlies NBA game, tour the National Civil Rights Museum, and travel as far as New Orleans, Louisiana! We also regularly host activities on campus such as tailgating, bowling nights, movie nights, karaoke nights, and more! These activities and excursions allow international students to see different representations of American culture, whether that is through the traditional college football experience or through visiting nearby destinations.

To stay informed on all activities and excursions happening around campus, check your @go.olemiss.edu email for a weekly newsletter sent by our International Engagement and Success Office.