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We embrace taking a student from where he is to where he would not go himself. Our primary job is to provide exposure and experience.

Freddye T. Davy Honors College Guiding Principle

2019 Application for the Freddye T. Davy Honors College Ambassador

P.O. Box 6174 • Hampton University • Hampton, Virginia 23668

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact:

Freddye T. Davy Honors College honors@hamptonu.edu

(757) 727-5076

Instructions to Applicants 1. Please type ALL forms in the application. Be sure to sign forms whenever a

signature is required.

2. Ask two individuals unrelated to you (high school teacher, headmaster, counselor, minister, employer, supervisor, club sponsor, coach etc.) to submit a letter of reference on your behalf.

Letters must be submitted by the individual providing the reference as a pdf document, on letterhead.

Letters should be emailed and addressed to Dr. Rikesha L. Fry Brown, Director, Freddye T. Davy Honors College at honors@hamptonu.edu.

Letter must be received on or before July 25, 2019

3. Ask a parent or guardian to submit a letter indicating their commitment to supporting you in this program.

Letter must include an original signature and contact information. Letter should be mailed with the application packet.

4. Include one High Definition photo (not a selfie).

5. Remember to provide ALL the required information when submitting your application.

Completed application packet Two letters of recommendation One letter of commitment to support from parent/guardian One high definition photo

6. The COMPLETED, SIGNED application should be submitted as a PDF. All items should be sent in a single email (with the exception of the letters of reference) to Dr. Rikesha L. Fry Brown at honors@hamptonu.edu.

Please include “Ambassodor Application – First and Last Name” in the subject line.

7. The application is due by 4:45pm eastern on July 25, 2019.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Successful applicants will be invited to interview. All interviews will be held during NSO week.

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We embrace taking a student from where he is to where he would not go himself. Our primary job is to provide exposure and experience.

Freddye T. Davy Honors College Guiding Principle

Application for the Freddye T. Davy Honors College P.O. Box 6174 • Hampton University • Hampton, Virginia 23668

PLEASE TYPE Part I – General Information Name: Select One: ☐Male ☐Female

Age: Date of Birth:

HU ID#: Classification:

Email: Cell Phone #:

Major:

Minor/Track:

HU/Local Address:

Permanent Address:

Mother/Guardian’s Name:

Father/Guardian’s Name:

Name of Graduating High School:

High School Address:

SAT Score: ACT Score: High School GPA: Rank in Class:

Part II – Extracurricular Information

High School Extracurricular Activities:

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We embrace taking a student from where he is to where he would not go himself. Our primary job is to provide exposure and experience.

Freddye T. Davy Honors College Guiding Principle

College Extra Curricular Activities:

Hobbies and Interests:

Travel Experience (U.S. or abroad):

Work Experience

Volunteer Experience:

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We embrace taking a student from where he is to where he would not go himself. Our primary job is to provide exposure and experience.

Freddye T. Davy Honors College Guiding Principle

Part III – Reference Information Name, Relation, Email Address and Contact Number of at least 2 persons NOT RELATED TO

YOU providing Letters of Reference and parent/guardian providing Letter of Support: Reference 1:

Name:

Relation:

Email Address:

Contact Number:

Reference 2:

Name:

Relation:

Email Address:

Contact Number:

Reference 3:

Name:

Relation:

Email Address:

Contact Number:

The names listed here have submitted authentic, original letters of reference. They have been collected honestly and fairly using the best of my ability.

Applicant Signature: Date:

Letters of recommendation must come directly from the recommender. Letters should be addressed and emailed to Dr. Rikesha L. Fry Brown, Director of the Freddye T. Davy Honors College at

honors@hamptonu.edu on or before July 25, 2019.

Letters of commitment/support should be submitted with the application packet.

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We embrace taking a student from where he is to where he would not go himself. Our primary job is to provide exposure and experience.

Freddye T. Davy Honors College Guiding Principle

Part IV – Short Essay: Answer the following question in 500 words or less.

1. Describe the personal traits that you consider to be the most representative of your character. Include any weaknesses or limitations that you are currently working to strengthen or eliminate.

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We embrace taking a student from where he is to where he would not go himself. Our primary job is to provide exposure and experience.

Freddye T. Davy Honors College Guiding Principle

Part V - Statement of Intent and Submission

The application presented here is indication of my desire and intention to become an active and engaged member of the Freddye T. Davy Honors College Ambassador program at Hampton University.

I understand that should my application be successful, I will be invited to interview with the Director and various members of the Honors College, to be held during New Student Orientation.

I understand that I am to register for ANY honors section of University 101 with a Monday 2:00pm schedule. I further understand that IF I am selected to participate I will be added to the Ambassador Breakout Section which meets Wednesdays at 3. Thus, I understand that my schedule should be arranged keeping the Monday 2pm AND Wednesday 3pm hours open.

I understand that this application is not a guarantee that I will be selected to participate in the Ambassador Program.

Further, I understand that if selected to participate, I will be required to:

Register for an Honors sections of University 101

Register for at least one honors general education course

Interact with prominent Hampton University Alumni and Community Members in the three-part Honors College Ambassador Workshop Series

Complete a 25 hour service project, and

Be honored at the Freddye T. Davy Honors College Ambassador Luncheon

Students who successfully complete the Ambassador Program requirements, and maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA will automatically be included invited to orientation for the spring induction class of the Freddye T. Davy Honors College!

My printed name and dated signature indicate my understanding of these things and that this application has been completed accurately and honestly to the best of my knowledge. Please accept this submission on my behalf.

Applicant Printed Name Signature Date