The Cohort Presidents of the College of Arts and Science College Cohort Program serve as leaders for the second-year class and new transfer students in their second year. Through their role as part of the Second Year Experience, Cohort Presidents assist to promote and sustain the values of the College Cohort Program: College Life, Academic Inquiry, and Service.
What is a Cohort President?
Responsibilities:
- Participate in a semester-long leadership development series (biweekly meetings) with other Cohort Presidents during the Fall semester
- Plan an engaging event for the second-year class with your fellow Cohort Presidents
- Complete a culminating project at the end of the Fall semester
- Participate in CAS
Alumni Mentor Program during the Fall semester
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled full-time in the College of Arts and Science
- Good academic and disciplinary standing
- Demonstrate a mature, responsible, and professional demeanor, and excellent communication skills
- Display a willingness to plan activities for the second-year class
- Ability to attend all
trainings and Leadership Development Series sessions*
Note: incoming transfer students are not eligible to apply to be a Cohort President, however, we strongly encourage you to apply for other CAS Student Leadership
Benefits:
- Connect with a CAS Alumni Mentor
- Complete a culminating, semester-long professional or personal project, with the support of the College Cohort Program team
- Access important career development tools; inclusive leadership, diversity, and team building training; resume & interview reviews; networking training; and practice in conflict management and public speaking
- Leadership experience that will prepare you + strengthen your candidacy for future leadership roles in and outside NYU
*Second-year students may serve as Cohort Presidents if they are planning to study away during the Spring semester of their second year. Program will be held virtually if classes are remote in Fall '21, otherwise, in person participation is expected.
Applications are being accepted through March 28th at 11:59pm ET - Apply here