It is the goal of the First-Year Leadership Academy to create an inclusive and enjoyable environment that prepares the next generation of leaders on the campus of West Virginia University by promoting:
- Self-understanding
- Courage to step outside their comfort zone
- Cooperation with peers
- Personal growth
- Authentic leadership
- Community engagement
- The true Mountaineer way!
By the end of the program, it is hoped that participants will be able to:
- Utilize their strengths and weaknesses to better lead
- Possess the confidence to lead on the WVU campus and beyond
- Look at the greater environment with a better sense of diversity
- Take on the role of a leader at WVU, in the community, and after their time as a WVU student so that they can lead (be a part of) change
Registration for the Fall 2025 cohort is now open! Registration link: https://wvuengage.wvu.edu/submitter/form/start/686982
After your application is submitted, a $30 committment fee and program interview are required to secure your spot in the academy.
The committment fee payment is due by Monday, September 1, 2025.
Payment link will open on July 1st: https://secure.touchnet.net:443/C20389_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=5142&SINGLESTORE=true
Interviews must be scheduled by 12:00pm (noon) on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Students will participate in a kickoff event and 5 weekly meetings from 6pm-8pm. Academy dates are listed below.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 6-8pm (Kick-off)
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6-8pm or Wednesday, September 10, 6-8pm
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6-8pm or Wednesday, September 17, 6-8pm
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6-8pm or Wednesday, September 23, 6-8pm
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6-8pm or Wednesday, October 1, 6-8pm
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6-8pm (Banquet)
We are committed to providing an amazing development opportunity for all first-year students!
Any questions? Please contact us at SEL@mail.wvu.edu.