Spring 2020 Schedule:

Kick-off retreat- February 1-2, Camp Weed, Live Oak, FL (overnight retreat)

Meeting 1: Wednesday, February 5th - 3:00pm-4:30pm (on campus)

Meeting 2: Wednesday, February 12th - 3:00pm-4:30pm (on campus)

Meeting 3: Wednesday, February 19th - 3:00pm-4:30pm (on campus)

Meeting 4: Wednesday, February 26th - 3:00pm-4:30pm (on campus)

Meeting 4: Wednesday, March 11th - 3:00pm-4:30pm (on campus)

Meeting 6: Wednesday, March 18th - 3:00pm-4:30pm (on campus)

Closing retreat - Saturday, March 21st- all day (Gainesville, FL)

*Meet with your leadership coach at least once during the semester

For successful applicants, a $25 fee is required to offset costs for facility rentals, materials and food cost throughout the semester. 

Applicants may be notified of their acceptance into LeadUF beginning mid-December. Successful applicants must complete a final form and submit their $25 fee before being formally admitted into the program.

A limited number of needs-based scholarships are available. Contact bcls@ufsa.ufl.edu for more information. 

LeadUF is a foundational leadership experience where students will learn about, reflect on and develop their personal leadership framework. LeadUF is based on the understanding that leadership is a life-long journey developed by our experiences and engagement in the community and world.

Participants will attend an overnight retreat at Camp Weed, group meetings, and a closing day-long retreat. Participants will be part of small groups and paired with a Leadership Coach who will serve as a mentor throughout LeadUF. 

Applications are open now Apply here.

Priority Application date: December 6th *These applications will be reviewed first, and staff will begin offering acceptance to this year's LeadUF cohort.

Applications will close January 17th.

Applicants may be notified of their acceptance into LeadUF beginning mid-December. Successful applicants must complete a final form and submit their $25 fee before being formally admitted into the program.

"I enjoyed the people and the atmosphere of motivation and acceptance. The activities were engaging and kept people focused." 

" I went to LeadUF with no expectations in mind and it ended up being one of the most truthful experiences I've had UF. Everyone there was genuine with their intentions and just wanted to grow together. I learned so much about myself and my peers, I feel very grateful for taking a chance on this great opportunity."

" LeadUF got me thinking about ways that I can be a better leader or just a better person in my community." 

"The leadership coach meeting offered you to create a deeper connection with a leadership coach as well as reflect on your growth as a leader."  

" So many stories were shared and everyone managed to open up about their lives, it was awesome to see such a large diverse group of people together sharing the same values." 

"I really enjoyed my leadership coach meeting. I feel like they were really able to help me create goals and plans to achieve those goals. They were very personable and I look forward to staying connected to them."