As an Alumni Student Recruiter, there are a number of opportunities to volunteer your time—each is a worthwhile way to give back to the U-M community. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in one or all activities.
- Adopt-a-School Liaison
Alumni volunteers establish a connection with up to three high schools in their area to act as a recruiter for all prospective and admitted students, in addition to acting as local U-M resources for high school counselors. Activities include delivering “M Go Blue” packets to schools, making congratulatory calls to admitted students and representing U-M at their adopted high school’s graduation ceremony or award ceremony for seniors.
Please view the list of schools to see what’s available in your area and the calendar of activities review the time commitment.
- College Fair Alumni Representative
College nights and college days are programs that introduce high school students to many different colleges. Alumni represent U-M and speak with students and their parents about the Michigan experience and distribute admissions publications. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions receives hundreds of invitations each year to participate in these programs. While the admissions office handles in-state fairs, it is not possible for them to attend all out-of-state events. With alumni help, U-M is able to have a presence and be visible in many regions across the country to help recruit the Leaders and Best.
- Prospective and Admitted Student Reception Host
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites potential applicants to U-M information receptions each fall and spring. Prospective student receptions are held in August at 13 Michigan locations, while admitted student receptions are held in the spring at 15 Michigan locations. At these receptions, alumni share their Michigan spirit by assisting the admissions and U-M staff. They help with registration; greet students, their families and other alumni; talk informally about the University and help in the question and answer session.
- Underrepresented Minority Student Recruitment—Each One, Reach One
Underrepresented alumni (African American, Hispanic, Native American) volunteers contact admitted students to congratulate them, share their student experiences, and underscore why it is so important for them to continue the legacy of diversity which the University so ardently supports. This very personal message comes from the voice of one who has succeeded, who has firsthand account of what their years at Michigan means and how it has moved them in their careers and avocations.
- International Alumni Student Recruitment
Alumni Student Recruitment Program is looking to expand the number of international alumni volunteers participating in the program and the number of countries covered. Alumni who are native citizens or US citizens living outside the United Sates play an important role in recruiting prospective and admitted students in their country by providing guidance on what to expect from the campus culture, helping students get answers to their questions quickly, and addressing students concerns about moving to and living in the United States. Volunteers also engage in the more traditional recruitment activities including promoting U-M in their community, attending college fairs to represent U-M, congratulating admitted students in the area, and sharing their alumni perspectives about U-M. *If you’re not fluent in the country’s language, you can request to be assigned to English-speaking schools only.
In addition, some U-M alumni clubs sponsor a summer send-off picnic, brunch or reception for incoming students from their area. As a recruiter you may be invited to attend, or if there is no local club, plan such an event on your own. This is a good way to introduce students to the local alumni club and encourage a positive perspective about the University. Undergraduate Admissions will send clubs or individual alumni a list of all incoming students and can also provide names, addresses and phone numbers of currently enrolled students who may be invited to participate in the send-off.
If you are interested in volunteering as a student recruiter, please complete the online registration. An Alumni Association representative will contact you with details when alumni recruitment needs arise.
