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Take Leadership – and Service – to the Next Level

The Aquinas Leaders program is an elite cohort of scholarship students who have exclusive access to a broad range of opportunities for career preparedness, leadership training, community service, and collaborative work throughout their four years at the College. Starting in freshman year, Aquinas Leaders begin to hone their personal and professional awareness and skills and are integral to our most dynamic campus programming, including advancing our Mission by volunteering and providing community service in our Spartans in Service program.

At the heart of the Aquinas Leaders program are many opportunities to develop and bring out one’s true leadership potential. Experience as an Aquinas Leader prepares students for leadership throughout their lives.

The fundamental commitments of an Aquinas Leader are to make a commitment to their individual personal and professional development and to provide service to the campus community and beyond.

Aquinas Leaders Exclusive Offerings

Half-Tuition Scholarship for courses taken at the College as full-time students during the Fall and Spring semesters of four academic years (Pell and TAP may be applied up to the cost of tuition).
Free iPad with data plan.
Priority review for on-campus internships and selected off-campus internships.
Invitation to meet n’ greet parties with STAC Chat speakers at Aquinas House.
Access to Aquinas Leaders Advanced Leadership & Skills Immersion Program.
Lifetime membership in the National Student Leadership Society.

For more information about the Aquinas Leaders Program, contact the Admissions Team at 845-398-4100 or admissions@stac.edu.

Aquinas Leaders Program
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The Application Process & Eligibility

The Aquinas Leaders Program is open to new freshmen entering college as full-time students in the Fall semester. Students who apply to St. Thomas Aquinas College will be considered for the Program during the application review process. Applicants who meet the following criteria will be considered:

High school grade point average of 3.4 or above in major subjects at the time of application
Evidence of substantial involvement in extracurricular activities in school or the community (club membership, volunteer experience, sports, etc.)
Leadership potential and a desire to contribute to the St. Thomas Aquinas College Community

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Aquinas Leaders Program Requirements and Optional Opportunities

Leadership – Participate in the Leadership & Skills Immersion Program and become a member of the National Student Leadership Society
Service – Participate in community service events and activities on and off campus
Career Programming – Attend Signature STAC Chats with premiere guest speakers and Job and Internship Fairs on campus
Career Education – Enroll in Career-focused courses, including STAC 102 and 201 and Business Communication to enhance your professional skill set
Experiential Learning – Submit priority applications for on campus internships, receive priority registration for credit-bearing skills workshops, participate in “Ignite” – the art, design and scholarship exhibition

Students admitted into the Aquinas Leaders Program will receive detailed information about requirements, schedules, opportunities from The Career Center.