Enrollment in the Salesian Leadership Institute is by invitation only, according to the calendar below.  Ordinarily, membership is limited to 15-20 students in each class.

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The Salesian Center's review committee nominates prospective members.  The Oblate steering committee evaluates the student's academic achievement (minimum 2.75 GPA) and involvement in student activities and proposes a list of students to invite.

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The Director of the Salesian Center extends to qualified Sophomore students an invitation to apply for membership in the institute . 

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To be selected for membership, students must commit to 

• attending two (2) weekend retreats and all ten (10) meetings throughout their Junior year at DSU

• participating actively in all activities of the Institute

• attending six (6) leadership workshops throughout their Senior year at DSU

• serving in a leadership capacity in a recognized student club, team, or organization during the student's Senior year at DSU

• engaging in follow-up evaluations at the end of each year of the institute and following graduation from DSU

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The general timetable for the selection process is listed below, though actual dates will vary depending on the academic calendar:

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