MRT membership entails corresponding with prospective students on a weekly basis via letters, e-mails, and postcards. MRT members participate in recruitment activities by serving as group leaders, panelists, tour guides, and by answering questions throughout various programs. MRT members also attend bi-weekly meetings and are valued student leaders in the KU community.

Announcements

We are currently accepting applications for new members to join our team. Learn about our membership requirements below and follow the instructions to apply. We look forward to having you on our team!

Why Join the MRT?

There are many advantages to becoming a member of the MRT!

• By joining the MRT, you will play a vital role in the recruitment of potential students of diversity at KU. Not only will you be able to provide these individuals with valuable insight about college life in Lawrence, but you’ll also be giving back to the KU community at the same time!
• In addition, students who work with the Multicultural Recruitment Team are able to sharpen their skills in areas such as leadership, oral and written communication, student recruitment, and diversity initiatives. Such traits are definitely transferable to fields well beyond college, so you’ll be acquire knowledge and experience that will be useful for a lifetime!

• Must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Must possess the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must submit an application and be interviewed by the MRT Advisor.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills and be enthusiastic about the potential of recruiting prospective KU students.

New MRT Member Application

New MRT Member Application (in MS Word)