What is the Global Ambassador Mentorship Program?
The Global Ambassador Mentorship Program is designed to help incoming first-year and incoming transfer international undergraduate students successfully adjust to life at UC Davis. Through peer mentorship and participation in social events, new international undergraduate students make connections with new friends and find a welcoming global community at UC Davis.
Global Ambassador Mentors represent the diverse student community on campus — domestic and international, from different academic years and fields of study, and with varied life experiences.
Global Ambassador Mentorship Program events are open to all undergraduate students, so you can always invite a friend. Keep up to date on events on Homebase and by subscribing to the SISS Newsletter or checking the SISS events calendar.
How to Apply
- Applications to get mentorship are now open.
- Learn more and apply
- Priority deadline: October 3, 2025
How To Get Involved

Get Mentorship as a Mentee
Global Ambassador mentees are new first-year and transfer international undergraduate students who want to be matched with a peer mentor. You can ask your mentor questions about student life at UC Davis, academic resources, clubs and campus events. Learn how to get matched with a mentor.

Meet the 2025-26 Mentors
Get to know more about the academic and personal interests of this year's Mentors and read their messages for new international students.
Contact Information
Kim Notehelfer
Global and Intercultural Programs Coordinator
Global Learning Hub, Global Affairs
knotehelfer@ucdavis.edu