How to Apply to the Student Leadership Institute

The application can be found at https://esc.formstack.com/forms/sli_application_2021

You are also required to have one reference for your application. The reference form can be found at https://esc.formstack.com/forms/ref_letter_sli_2021. Please feel free to share this link with your reference.

Eligibility Requirements

• must be a matriculated student of Empire State College
• must have 2.0 cumulative G.P.A. or higher
• must have completed at least one term with the college prior to the September 2021 term (2021FA1)

Required for the Application

• completed application form, which includes three short essays of no more than 500 words each
• one letter of reference from an SUNY Empire faculty or staff member
• once all of your application materials are submitted, you will be contacted to setup a time for the required telephone interview.

Criteria for Selection

• quality of essay
• GPA
• interview
• reference letter
• received by deadline (November 8, 2021)
• capacity of leadership class

If you have any questions please email the Office of Student Life at Student.Leadership@esc.edu.