Personal Accomplishment ∗ Academic Commitment ∗ Character ∗ Integrity ∗ Community
Established in January 2007, the Leadership Legacy Experience recognizes and invites the University's most exceptional student leaders to participate in a year-long leadership enhancement experience that is immersive, comprehensive, substantive, and builds on their legacy as University leaders and helps prepare them for a life of commitment and contribution beyond graduation.
Program Benefits
- Institutional Recognition
- Personalized Training and Development
- Alumni Networking and Support
- Faculty Networking and Support
Key Program Components
There are several key components to the Leadership Legacy Experience that make this the premiere leadership program on campus. All of these components are designed to solidify the participants’ legacy as leaders on campus while preparing them for a life of leadership.
- Legacy Bi-Weekly Meetings: these workshops and personal development sessions prepare Legacy Students to complete their UConn journey and lead beyond. Held 5–6 times per semester at set dates/times, they are led by experienced professionals.
- Legacy Speaker Series: opportunities for Legacy Students to meet, interact with, and learn from outstanding leaders from diverse arenas.
- Douglas A. Bernstein Leadership Banquet & Retreat: students participate in a 2-day summit intentionally designed for Legacy Students that sets the stage for the year ahead.
- Experiential Learning: throughout Legacy, students participate in a number of outdoor/experientially-based leadership development opportunities, entirely funded by the program.
- Mentoring: students are matched with three personalized mentors aligned with their personal and professional interests.
Program Objectives
University of Connecticut Legacy Students will:
- Deepen their understanding of their abilities and responsibilities as members and leaders in society beyond graduation.
- Form life-long connections with their peers.
- Develop networking relationships with University alumni who are supportive of their development as leaders.
- Solidify their legacy as University of Connecticut student leaders.
- Prepare themselves for life as individuals who lead through actions that are selfless, civically motivated, and socially responsible.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Program Commitment
- The Leadership Legacy Experience is a year-long program that runs from January through December. Participants are expected to commit fully for the entire 12-month duration.
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for Legacy, students must...
- Be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at the Storrs campus throughout the entire calendar year of the program.
- Maintain full-time status for the duration of the program (January–December).
- Please Note: Students are not eligible if they will graduate, study abroad, or otherwise fail to maintain full-time enrollment at any point during the program year.
Important Considerations
- Projected initial cohort: 10 – 15 undergraduate students
- The nomination and selection process for Legacy occurs during the Fall semester of each year (application opens August 26, 2025 - October 14, 2025)
Program Completion
Successful completion of the program will include:
- Having attended the scheduled lectures, workshops, and other related events
- Having met periodically with your faculty and alumni mentors
- Not being on any form of disciplinary or academic probation during their enrollment in the program