How to Apply

All incoming first-year students are allowed to apply for the President's Leadership Class by completing an online application process, separate from standard admissions or scholarship applications.

Criteria for applications

Participant applications will be scored holistically based on the following criteria:

  • Attention to academics: Consideration given to a student’s potential to succeed in college and as a campus leader.
  • Engagement in student or community organizations: Consideration given to resume or essay highlighting the student’s activities.
  • Demonstrated experience or desire to become a leader at Texas State University.
    • Consideration given to essays from one of the three prompts determined by the PLC program selection committee.

Applications for Fall 2024 have closed.

Testimonials

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Sheyla Flourenz-Garcia

“I'm grateful for all the friendships that are being created in a welcoming environment and knowing that we are able to lean on each other for help and support.”

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Ian Arthur

“The PLC provides students with the opportunity to network, develop friendships, and learn skills that will allow them to become better leaders in both their personal and professional lives. This class is an exclusive team of individuals, all working to become leaders in their communities while learning to develop skills of self-improvement and self-awareness.”