UW-Madison Leadership Certificate Program

Applying for the Certificate

Any student meeting the qualifications is encouraged to apply for the Leadership Certificate. To apply for the Certificate, a student would acquire a “Leadership Certificate Application” form either online or from the Student Organization Office and then assemble the application materials. It is important to note that each student is responsible for tracking her/his own involvement and retaining all records necessary for the form. The only time that student records should be submitted is when accompanied by the complete “Leadership Certificate Application” packet.

Forms are available at the Student Organization Office in the Red Gym as well as online to assist with tracking and verifying their involvement. The Student Organization Office will also be offering optional monthly leadership reflection sessions where a student could receive assistance with the application.

Application Process

A. Student decides to apply for the Leadership Certificate and registers on line.
B. Attends the Leadership Certificate Orientation Session provided by the Student
     Organization Office, offered one time each semester
C. By the established deadline date, the student submits the necessary forms and
     supplemental records including:
   o Leadership Certificate Application form
   o Leadership Certificate Record of Activities form(s)
   o Leadership Certificate Online Learning Record
   o All items requested for verification of Activity Areas
   o Educational Artifact
   o The signed ethics statement, stating that all information submitted
      is complete and accurate
D. Leadership Application Materials are reviewed by the Student Organization Office for
     completeness
E. Educational Artifact is evaluated by the Leadership Certificate Review Committee; any      student who wishes to utilize the presentation format for the educational
     artifact must also schedule an appointment with the committee through the Student
     Organization Office
F. Student is notified of decision by the Student Organization Office
G. Any student who does not receive the Certificate may modify their materials and      resubmit their application for consideration