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Leadership Academy

The Georgia College Leadership Academy is an eight-month program for first-year students. Whether you’re just beginning your leadership journey or already pursuing your passions, the Leadership Academy will equip you for leadership at Georgia College and beyond.

Program Goals and Content. The Leadership Academy prepares students to lead at all levels. Students will learn to:

  • Lead Yourself. Leading others and leading organizations always begins with leading ourselves. The Leadership Academy will equip you to clarify your personal values and define your approach to leadership. 

  • Lead Others. In addition to the practical skills you'll acquire, effective leadership requires us to recognize and communicate our personal leadership styles. Through the Leadership Academy, you will learn to inspire a shared vision and empower others. 

  • Lead at Georgia College. Using GC and Milledgeville as your laboratory, you will practice, reflect upon, and be mentored in your leadership. The Leadership Academy will get you connected to the community and help you build your professional network.

  • Lead Beyond. Leadership is needed everywhere. Through the Leadership Academy, you will learn to apply your leadership broadly--to your profession, community, and world.

Registration and Admission Procedures. To enroll in the Leadership Academy, a student must complete the online registration form. The registration deadline is established annually and is the last Monday before first-year students move into the residence halls. To qualify for the program, students must:

  • Be a first-year student, beginning in the summer or fall term.

  • Maintain Good Academic Standing, as defined by the university registrar, and abide by the Georgia College Honor Code.

  • Pay the program registration fee.

Fee Waivers. The Leadership Academy administers fee waivers each year for applicants who (1) Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and (2) are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Applicants can apply on the Leadership Academy webpage.