Rising Leaders
A first-year and first-year transfer leadership program
What is Rising Leaders?
Rising Leaders is a high impact experience at NC State through the Student Leadership and Engagement Office that provides an opportunity for first-year students & first-year transfer students to develop intentional leadership skills, have a close peer-mentor relationship, become more involved in the Raleigh community through service learning, and build authentic relationships with other Rising Leaders in the program.
Rising Leaders allows students to have a mentor to help embark on your first-year at NC State! Rising Leaders is for anyone who is looking to further develop their leadership skills, give back to their community, and develop impactful relationships with other first-year students and mentors of the programs.
Applications for the 2025-2026 Cohort of Rising Leaders will open August 25, 2025. Fill out our interest form to be reminded once applications open below!
Who Should Apply/ Requirements for Rising Leaders
Rising Leaders is made to fit where ever you are in your leadership journey! Whether you were really involved in high school or if this is your first step in your leadership journey, we encourage you to apply!
If you are a First-Year Student at NC State Who:
- Desire to get more involved on campus
- Want to get involved with service and learn more about leadership
- Desire to connect with other first-year students and build community
What Will I Gain?
Participants in Rising Leaders can expect to learn numerous leadership skills, focus on developing their individual strengths, participate in new traditions including the retreat & social events with mentors, and connection to a large group of first-year students!
Presentation Topic Examples
- Wellness
- Conflict Management
- Spirits and Traditions at NCSU
- Clifton Strengths
- Resume Building
- Relational Leadership Model
- Service Learning
- Continuing Your Leadership Journey
- Networking/LinkedIn
What Should I Expect?
- Three Fall Meetings (Sundays): November 2nd, November 9th, and November 16th from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- Attend weekly meetings in the Spring semester- Tuesdays from 4-6 PM
- Attend three social events hosted by the mentors
- Work collaboratively with a group for service learning project
- Attendance in January Retreat (January 16th & 17th)
Questions regarding Rising Leaders?
If you have any questions regarding how to get involved with Rising Leaders or Fall 2025 applications, please use the contact below.
