Student Engagement Leadership Program

Join the Student Engagement Leadership Program

The Student Engagement Leadership Program is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, enhance your skills and contribute to your campus community. As a student leader, you will work alongside faculty members, staff and fellow students to support initiatives that promote wellness and the transition to university life.

If you are looking for a chance to make a difference, gain experience and connect with like-minded individuals, we encourage you to apply to the Student Engagement Leadership Program. Together, we can create a stronger and more vibrant community that supports the success and well-being of all students.

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Why join the Engineering Student Leadership Program?

By volunteering your time and skills, you will positively impact your fellow students' lives and help cultivate a more supportive and healthy learning environment.

As a student leader, you will:

  • Gain practical experience in leadership, teamwork and communication to help you pursue your career goals
  • Build your on-campus network 
  • Share your experiences with current and future students
  • Earn volunteer hours and receive a reference letter outlining your achievements in the program

What do you need to be a great student leader?

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by students
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities

Roles

Senior Leader

  • Must be in their third year or greater of Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program and have participated in the 2024-25 Student Engagement Leadership program cohort
  • Participates in required events (see below)
  • Provide peer-to-peer mentorship to incoming first-year students and guidance to junior leaders entering the program 

Junior Leader

  • Must be in their second year or greater of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program

Requirements

Student leaders complete a minimum of 30 volunteer hours between August and April, participating in the following required events:

  • New Student Orientation: Friday, Aug. 29
  • Open House: Saturday, Oct. 18

In order to reach the 30-hour minimum, student leaders will have the opportunity to volunteer for student engagement initiatives including:

  • First-year nights
  • Health and wellness events 
  • High school outreach and recruitment sessions
  • Peer-to-peer mentorship with first year engineering students (senior leaders only)

Student leaders who complete a total of 30 volunteer hours between August and April are eligible to receive a reference letter from the Faculty of Engineering.

Applications: Feb.12 - Mar. 9
Interviews: Mar. 10 - 31
Decisions released: Apr. 1 - 4

If you have any questions about your application, please email engglife@ualberta.ca.