Be a Vanguard




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	Vanguards is a student volunteer, public relations organization that represents the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse student body during campus tours, college fairs, high school visits, Campus Close-Up programs, and freshman registration. The primary responsibility of the Vanguard organization is to promote UW-La Crosse to perspective students. Download an application
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	The Admissions Office is looking for individuals who are outgoing, friendly, posses excellent communication skills, and are excited about UW-L. Candidates who complete an application will be asked to participate in an individual interview. After individual interviews are completed, selected applicants will be invited back for a group interview.

	Individual Interview (15 minutes) Sign up for an individual interview when you return your application. Group Interview (50 minutes) Group interviews will consist of two parts. One part involves each person making a two-minute presentation to the group. Presentations will be limited to two minutes and must relate to some aspect of UW-L. The other part will involve group consensus activities. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to work and communicate in a group situation while providing meaningful input in the discussion. Candidates will also be evaluated on professionalism, enthusiasm and their knowledge of the university community. Who may apply? • Undergraduate students who will be at least sophomore standing by fall semester. • Minimum grade point average of 2.50. • Have at least two semesters of school left before graduating (not including student teaching or off-campus study). When are applications available? • Applications are available in the Admissions Office, 115 Graff Main Hall, on the first day of school spring semester. • Applications must be typed. You may re-create the application if needed. • Applications for 2008-2009 are due by 4:30 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2007. • Completed applications should be returned to the Admissions Office (115 Graff Main Hall). • Download an application by clicking here! How can I learn more about Vanguards? Information sessions will be scheduled prior to the interview process. Dates, times and locations will be advertised in the Admissions Office and throughout campus. 2007 Information Sessions: • Tuesday, February 12 at 7 p.m. in Room 340, Cartwright Center and Thursday, February 14 at 7 p.m. in Room 259, Cartwright Center. If you have any questions, please contact us.