Become a Leader
At LSU, we believe every student has the potential to lead. Unlock your potential through collaborative programs, workshops, and student organizations committed to your leadership development.
Beyond Emerging Leadership
Leaders Emerge Here.
Beyond Emerging Leadership is a 10-week cohort-based program for Undergraduate Students focused on building leaders beyond a title and leaders beyond LSU. Rooted in the belief that anyone and everyone is a leader, BYND allows students to explore their values, develop their leadership skills, and serve their community.
Read more about what to expect and submit your application.
Disney Leadership Experience
Spend your spring break leveling up your leadership skills.
March 31 – April 4, 2025
The Walt Disney World Leadership Experience provides LSU students with an opportunity to further develop their leadership skills through engagement in a leadership program facilitated by Walt Disney World Cast Members. Along with the workshop you will have time to enjoy and explore the parks! This experience will take place at Walt Disney World in Florida.
Find out what to expect and how you can register here.
Leadership LSU
develop and apply your skills
Gain practical leadership skills alongside other students through workshops and hands-on opportunities in this transformative program. The cohort is limited to 18 exceptional students who have earned at least 60 academic credit hours.
Personalized Coaching & Group Training
Identify and develop your unique strengths through one-on-one coaching and get customized training to help your team develop into transformative leaders. From new students looking to leave their mark to executive boards working through conflict, we look forward to helping you unleash your potential.
Clubs & Organizations
Joining organizations serves as a valuable avenue to cultivate and enhance leadership skills. Academic, professional and volunteer organizations can offer a space where students can participate in various activities, workshops, and collaborative projects, providing hands-on experiences that foster leadership development. Additionally, involvement in these groups encourages networking with peers, faculty, and professionals, building essential interpersonal and communication skills.
Tom Dutton Award
Do you know someone with a passion for serving the purple and gold community? Each year, Campus Life receives nominations for exemplary students that fit the criteria of the award, and selects up to 10 candidates to be honored with the scholarship. The scholarships are up to $500.