What is the Second-Year Leadership Institute?

The participants of the College of Arts and Science Second-Year Leadership Institute (SYLI)  engage in a series designed to help students develop meaningful and transferable skills, which better prepare them for leadership roles in and outside of NYU.

Join us for an information session to learn more:

• Thursday, March 10th from 4pm-5pm EST - Click here for the March 10th Zoom link
• Tuesday, March 22nd from 12:30pm-1:30pm EST - Click here for the March 22nd Zoom link

Responsibilities:

• Participate in a semester-long leadership development series (bi-weekly meetings) with other second-year students. Programs will be offered in both the fall and spring semesters
  
• Complete a personal project at the end of the semester
  
• Participate in Alumni Mentor Program

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 Opportunities.

Information Sessions:

• January 27, 2022 at 4:00 pm ET (joint session with College Leader overview)
  
• February 4, 2022  at 4:00 pm ET (joint session with College Leader overview)
  
• March 10, 2022 at 4:00 pm ET
  
• March 22, 2022 at 12:30 pm ET
  
• Information Sessions for Spring 2023 applicants forthcoming

Application Timeline for Fall Institute (dates subject to change):

• January 31, 2022: Class of 2025 Second Year Leadership Institute application opens
  
• April 1, 2022: All online applications due by 11:59 pm ET
  
• April 7, 2022: Applicants are notified of the results
  
• April 21, 2022: 5:00 - 7:00 pm ET: Orientation for newly selected Second-year Leaders

Commitments (mandatory events, but subject to change):

• April 21, 2022: 5:00 -7:00 pm ET: Welcome & orientation
  
• Fall 2022: Bi-weekly sessions every other Friday from 4:00-6:00 pm ET, beginning September 16th, 2022.

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