The Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy

Nomination FAQ's

Yes! There is no limit as to how many students you can nominate.

The ideal CLA candidate is a student that you, the nominator, see as exceptional! The criteria include high academic achievement, active involvement in the campus community, dedication to the public good, a passion to lead, and a commitment to personal growth. However, we are also looking for those students who may not be actively engaged in leadership activities, but could greatly benefit from intentional development opportunities in order to expand & build confidence in their capabilities. 

The nominee will be notified via email once the nomination form has been submitted. Nominator information will be not shared if you would like to remain anonymous. If you would like your student to know you’ve nominated them, please let them know and encourage them to apply when applications open on Monday, December 4.

CLA Nominations open on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

CLA Applications open Monday, December 4, 2023 and close on Friday, February 23, 2024. 

25-26 CLA Recruitment Timeline

Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy Nominations 25-26

Thank you for your interest in nominating a student for the 2025-2026 Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy (CLA)! Nominations will open on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. Please return then to submit your nominations until the deadline of Sunday, February 9, at 11:59 p.m. Please contact CLA at [email protected] with any inquiries.



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