Academy of Leaders (AOL)

Academy of Leaders (AOL) is FIU’s premier leadership development program. It’s a semester-long experience that includes educational seminars The Academy of Leaders is a semester long leadership development program. The cost to participate is $60.00 for the entire semester. This fee covers the food and transportation for the retreat, materials for the on-campus sessions, and graduation ceremony. We can accept cash or check. Please make all checks out to "Florida International University" with Spring 2026 AOL in the memo line. Please also put your name and Panther ID on all checks. There is also a payment plan option that you can gain information about by coming to the Center for Leadership and Service office in GC 242. Need an accommodation or accessible materials? Contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at [email protected] or 305-348-1576. Disclaimer: Information provided to and collected by Eventbrite, a self-service ticketing platform, is neither maintained by the Florida International University, nor an education record as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), sections 1002.225 and 1006.52, Florida Statutes, and Regulation FIU-108. While a student may voluntarily elect to provide their University email address and/or Panther ID number to Eventbrite to register or login, there is no requirement to do so. Students who do not wish to disclose their University email address and/or Panther ID number, should instead elect to use their personal email address. Please note that electing to provide your University email address and/or Panther ID number to Eventbrite does not confer FERPA protection to the email address and/or Panther ID number, or any accompanying identifiable information that is provided. FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. FIU provides equal opportunity in its programs, events, and activities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email [email protected]. Below you will find the retreat and on-campus session information. These dates are mandatory and will allow you to successfully graduate from the program. The deadline for payment is Tuesday, Feb 2nd, 2027, at 5pm. This includes all students who are on payment plans as well. There are no refunds for cancellations made after Wednesday,Feb 3rd, 2027. General Academy of Leaders Important Dates Orientation meeting: Wednesday, Feb 5th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm GC 355 Weekend Retreat: Friday, Feb 12th to Sunday Feb. 14th in Labelle, Florida On-campus Session 1: Wednesday, Feb 24th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm inside GC 355 On-campus Session 2: Wednesday, March 10th 6:00pm – 8:00pm inside GC 355 Service Project: Saturday tba Closing Session: Wednesday, March 17th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm inside GC 355 Please check your calendar to ensure that you can commit to the program dates before submitting your application. Deadline to submit the following application is Friday Jan. 18th at 11:59pm. Important Deadlines • Application Deadline: Friday, Jan 29th, 2027 at 11:59 PM • Payment Deadline: Tuesday, Feb 2nd, 2027, at 5:00 PM • No refunds will be issued after Wednesday, Feb 3, 2027 • Early Bird Deadline: Jan. 17th 2027 - Use Promo #Leaders Use the link below to submit secured payment through Eventbrite: Space is Limited – Reserve Your Spot Today! Invest in your leadership journey and join a community of student leaders committed to making an impact at FIU!