This fall, The College Tour, a hit TV series on Amazon Prime will be filming an episode featuring students on the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus. Auditions are now open for students and alumni from programs at USG.  Several students will be selected for the episode to share their stories and experiences at USG. Examples of past episodes from The College Tour can be found here.

The deadline to apply is September 3, 2023. Students interested in auditioning should fill out The College Tour's application form, and be prepared to upload a two-minute audition video stating who they are, their major, and why they love studying at USG. Students whose stories resonate with one of the following topics, should explain why in their video.

  • Academics
  • Innovation
  • Student Leadership
  • Career Readiness
  • Student Support & Scholarships
  • Affordability, Convenience & Access
  • Belonging & Diversity

Students who are selected from the casting will not only be featured on TV, but will also benefit from free professional media training and gain access to The College Tour's LinkedIn Group, connecting them with other featured students across the country!