Apply to be an MLI Fellow

Application Process

The application process has four steps:

  1. Attending an optional information session,
  2. Submitting an online application,
  3. A group interview, and
  4. An individual interview.

For those selected: The cohort of Meriwether Lewis Fellows selected in Fall 2026 will be required to take LPPL 4225 in the Spring 2027 semester. The goal of the course is to prepare MLI Fellows for leadership at the University and beyond and to begin forming relationships with one another.

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Eligibility

Current second-year students with no disciplinary issues or cases are eligible to apply. There is no GPA requirement.

Fall 2026 Application Dates

Sept. 13
Application opens at 9:00 a.m. on Sept. 14
Sept. 14-Sept. 18

Optional Info Sessions (Highly recommend attending a session):

  • Monday, Sept. 14, 1:30 PM, Newcomb Hall 389
  • Tuesday, Sept. 15, 3 PM, Newcomb Commonwealth Room
  • Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5 PM, SHW Multipurpose Room 
  • Friday, Sept. 18th, 5 PM, Newcomb South Meeting Room
    • We highly recommend that you bring friends with you to the info sessions!
Sept. 29 
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29
Oct. 2
Interview invitations are sent on Friday, October 2
Oct. 6-10

Group Interviews will take place in person.

  • October 6-10 in various locations on Grounds (primarily in Newcomb Hall) 
Oct. 19-26
Individual Interviews will take place in person
Oct. 31
Acceptance decisions shared with the 2029 Cohort of Meriwether Lewis Fellows via email