First-Year Students: Apply Today for SLG ’27

Building Leadership for Sustainability

Are you a first-year student interested in sustainability?

Join SLG, the Sustainability Leadership Group exclusively for first-year students. This group is designed for new Deacs who want to develop the skills and experience needed to address some of the most pressing issues facing our world today — and have some fun while doing it.

Through its three pillars of leadership, education, and community, the program provides the team with a fun, tight-knit, and collaborative environment where they can discover ways to make a lasting impact on campus and beyond. SLG is now in its fifth year and has nearly 100 alumni.

Applications are open to all first-year students. Apply by August 22 for priority consideration. The final deadline is September 10. Reach out to Brian Cohen, Assistant Director for Sustainability Engagement, via email at with any questions.