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Frequently Asked Questions

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To understand if Leadership Fellows is right for you, consider asking yourself, “Am I committed and eager to grow? Do I benefit from active, experiential learning? Am I willing to step out of my comfort zone? Do I have an open mindset to give and receive honest feedback, reflect on my behavior, and understand others’ perspectives?” If you answered “yes” to all of the questions above, Leadership Fellows may be right for you. The Leadership Fellows course is designed to increase your confidence and leadership presence.

  • Note that religious absences should be made known ahead of time. That way, the Leadership Accelerator team can place you in a section that does not conflict with your religious observances.
  • The 3-credit course permits one planned absence. That said, this is something we discourage, given the importance of your commitment to the class and your fellow classmates. Leadership Fellows is centered on active participation within a small group of students invested in each other’s growth. Therefore, after one absence, you will receive a failing grade for the course. The only exception made will be for an emergency medical situation.
  • The 1.5-credit course requires full attendance for a passing grade. The only exception made will be for an emergency or medical situation.
  • Applications for fall sections will open in April before the fall course lottery period. 
  • Applications for spring classes will open in September/October, prior to the spring course lottery period.

You may only apply to either the 1.5-credit or the 3-credit course. However, you can indicate on your application if you would like to be considered for the other course in the event that you are not accepted.

  • If you apply for Leadership Fellows in the fall and are not accepted, you may apply again for spring admission.
  • You cannot apply for both fall and spring at the same time. If you would like to apply for a spring section only, applications for those classes will open a few weeks before the spring 2026 course lottery period opens.

All MBA students are eligible to apply for Leadership Fellows. Consideration will be given to students based on their proximity to graduation.