Student Leadership Academy

2024 Leadership Academy Group Picture

Applications for the 2025-2026 Student Leadership Academies are now closed. If you are an incoming UCLA student, please visit the New Bruin Leadership Academy Website to learn more about our summer programs.

For Undergraduate Students

Applications for the 2025-2026 UCLA Student Leadership Academy are currently closed.

Selected students for this year's program will:

  • Participate in an experiential learning trip to UCLA South Bay Campus starting Friday at 7pm through Sunday at 5pm.

  • Transportation (departing from and returning to UCLA), shared lodging (about 1-3 roommates), and meals will be covered by the program.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a current and continuing UCLA undergraduate student at least one quarter after your assigned Leadership Academy date​​

  • You must NOT have attended a previous Leadership Academy or New Bruin Leadership Academy weekend

For UCLA Staff

UCLA Staff members can participate in the UCLA Student Leadership Academy as a Pod Leader or Program Support Staff. It is a great opportunity for staff to enhance their facilitation skills, gain experience in program/event supports, and meet other staff members across Student Affairs.

Applications to become a Pod Leader for the New Bruin Leadership Academyis now open!

Applications are due on Thursday, April 23 at 11:59 pm.

Apply to be a Pod Leader!

For Graduate and Professional Students

Applications for the UCLA Student Leadership Academy for graduate and professional students is currently closed.

Selected students for this year's program will:

  • Participate in an experiential learning trip to UCLA South Bay Campus starting Friday at 7pm through Sunday at 5pm.

  • Transportation (departing from and returning to UCLA), lodging, and meals will be covered by the program.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a current and continuing UCLA graduate student

  • You must NOT have attended a previous Leadership Academy or New Bruin Leadership Academy weekend

UCLA graduate leadership academy participants