Student Leadership Academy (SLA)
Are you ready to become a confident leader and make a meaningful impact on and off campus? Apply now for our 10-week Student Leadership Program and unlock your leadership potential!
What is the SLA?
The Student Leadership Academy aims to empower students to become confident leaders, equipped to make meaningful impacts both on and off campus. This transformation will be achieved through comprehensive development in leadership skills, personal growth, networking, advocacy, and accountability.
Fall 2025
Fall 2025 Applications Are Open from Monday, April 21-Friday, May 16, 2025
Hybrid Information Sessions
Join us to learn all about the Fall 2025 SLA! Our hybrid sessions are designed to give you an overview of the academy's application criteria, program structure, and benefits. Don't miss this chance to get all your questions answered.
On the RSVP form, you will have the opporunity to schedule a 1/1 information session if you can't attend any of the other dates.
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Fall 2025 Applications opens on Monday, April 21, 2025!
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May
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Fall 2025 Applications closes on Friday, May 16, 2025!
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Spring 2025 SLA
Uncovering Your Unique Leadership Style
Mastering the Art of Effective Communication
Building Powerful Networks for Success
Crafting Your Ultimate Time Management Strategy
Navigating Conflict with Confidence and Skill
Strategic Decision Making for Leaders
Why Apply for the Student Leadership Academy?
Develop Leadership & Confidence
Expand Your Network
Build valuable connections with peers, faculty, mentors, and professionals through collaborative projects, workshops, and networking events.
Personal Growth & Positive Impact
Prepare for Future Leadership Roles
Get ready for future leadership roles in your career, community, and areas of interest, including SAC & RSCCD Participatory Governance.
Gain Practical Experience
Academic Achievement
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. First-semester at SAC students have a default 4.0 GPA.
Compliance with College Policies
- Applicants must be currently enrolled at Santa Ana College.
- It is recommended that students work to remove any academic or financial holds from their account before applying.
- Students should maintain good standing with the Student Advocacy and Accountability Office. Students must adhere to the behavioral standards outlined in the Student Handbook. Failure to align with these standards may result in removal from the program.
- Complete in person leadership workshops.
- Coordinate a community service project through the Career Centers'
Service Learning Program. Community service must be complete by the end of the program.
- Dress to impress at the SLA Fall Networking Reception November/December, 2025.
