A new entry path for GitHub Campus Advisors

GitHub has relaunched its Campus Advisors program with a revised application process, dropping the previous pre-application training requirement in favor of recruiting teachers who already use Git and GitHub actively in their classrooms. The program originally launched nearly three years ago with self-paced training that brought in 272 teachers from 50 countries as advisors.

The goal remains unchanged: build a community of educators who teach version control to students across disciplines and who support fellow teachers in doing the same. Campus Advisors introduce Git and GitHub to learners in technical and non-technical fields, encourage colleagues at events like SIGCSE and CSTA, and receive invitations to educational conferences and meetups worldwide.

A streamlined application

The previous process required applicants to complete training before an official interview. That requirement is gone. The new application instead asks teachers to describe how they are already supporting colleagues and what kind of help they need from the program. GitHub says the review process, from application through interview to decision, should take as little as one month. Application reviews resume mid-January, and the new form is live in the GitHub Teacher Toolbox.

A tiered advisor experience

Recognizing that remote and hybrid instruction has made teaching more demanding, GitHub plans to add more touchpoints for advisors to connect with one another. The program is also introducing levels of involvement, so advisors can choose between a baseline role—teaching and ensuring their school has access to GitHub Education benefits—or a more active role that includes presenting at events and conferences.

Who qualifies

Applicants must be classroom teachers who meet the following criteria:

  • Comfortable with Git and GitHub, with a GitHub account at least six months old
  • Currently teaching students
  • Have used GitHub with students for at least one semester
  • Verified for GitHub Education teacher benefits

Teachers who already have a Campus Advisor in the same department on their campus are not eligible. Beyond the basic requirements, GitHub says it will look for evidence of knowledge sharing, such as public speaking experience, creating videos or blogs, helping other teachers adopt version control, or supporting student-organized technology events. The application is now open at education.github.com/teachers/advisors.