Alumni and Ambassadors

You know what makes WVU a special place. Help us find future Mountaineers by sharing your WVU experiences.

Due to varying regulations in each state from COVID-19 and for the safety of our volunteers, at this time in-person recruitment opportunities have been postponed. We will notify volunteers directly when in-person recruitment volunteer opportunities resume.

The Old Gold, New Blue Campaign

WVU is built on a strong tradition of pride, loyalty and academic excellence. Alumni volunteers can give back to the University and share their love for WVU by encouraging academically talented students to apply to — and attend — the University.

The Old Gold, New Blue Campaign connects existing Mountaineers like you with our future Mountaineers. Alumni, parents, staff and current students are able to volunteer and help the Office of Admissions guide prospective students to WVU. This campaign allows volunteers to:

help Admissions recruit the next generation of our Mountaineer family,
select from over 10 different and ongoing activities so that you can help in a way that fits your schedule and desired level of commitment,
participate in flexible training so that you’re up-to-date on all that’s happening at WVU,
give back to your university in a non-financial way,
and refer future Mountaineers.

Join the Campaign

We’re looking for participants who are eager to generate excitement about WVU through direct communications. Training for the Old Gold, New Blue Program is simple. Please fill out this interest form and a representative will be in touch with training materials.*

As an Alumni Student Recruiter, you provide the one-on-one interaction, personal attention and encouragement that can make the difference between a student in your community choosing WVU or another school.

Providing your perspective as an alum of WVU is the most important part of the program. Alumni Student Recruitment not only brings back the nostalgia from your college days, but also helps grow our future as Mountaineers and brings the best to our campuses.

Submit Old Gold, New Blue Interest Form

* Please note: all Old Gold, New Blue volunteers are subject to a routine background check in order to participate in the program.

Volunteer Opportunities

Let’s Go … Letters: Interested in sending a note of encouragement to a prospective Mountaineer? Sign up for our notecard campaign to help us recruit, retain and celebrate our new Mountaineers to campus. Notecard campaigns run throughout the year and are an easy way to help give back to your alma mater.

Lend an ‘Eer Call Campaign: Our incoming Mountaineers have many questions about their college experience. Lend some advice to our future class about campus, college life and what it means to be a Mountaineer. All volunteers are provided talking points for each student.

College Fair Participation: Our alumni are our best recruiters! Help us cover your region by volunteering to participate in a local college fair. Materials and training will be provided to any Old Gold New Blue volunteer for these fairs.* College fairs are open year round to different regions. All volunteers will receive a WVU tablecloth and signage for each fair. Both of which should be returned following the event with any completed TUMAY cards in the provided pre-postage envelope.

* Note: All college fair participants will be subject to a background check in order for you to enter the schools.

On-Campus Events: There are many recruitment opportunities on campus throughout the year including Junior Preview Day, Decide WVU Day, Discover WVU Day and more! Volunteers are always needed to help welcome families to campus and share that Mountaineer pride!

How Do I?

Get materials? Volunteers interested in specific programs or opportunities will be provided materials via USPS or UPS Mail. Materials are normally shipped within two weeks of the event. Instructions for the volunteer will be provided with the materials.

Request a fair in my region? If you know of a college fair in your region at which you’d like to represent WVU, please contact Program Director, Allyson Cannon at acannon2@mail.wvu.edu. Registration and details for the fair will be handled by a University representative. Once registered, instructions and corresponding materials will be sent to the volunteer.

Contact staff or a regional team member? You may always reach out with any questions regarding the Old Gold New Blue program! Any questions or concerns can be sent to Allyson Cannon at acannon2@mail.wvu.edu. To contact a regional team member in your area, please visit our Admissions Counselors page.

Lunch and Learn Series

Our Lunch and Learn series is a webinar session held at 12 noon (EST) on Zoom throughout the month. For an updated list of upcoming Lunch and Learn opportunities, make sure to join our volunteer listserv!