Is the Jepson School right for you?

Jepson students are not easily profiled. They are a diverse, academically gifted group selected through essays and academic performance as well as recommendations and extracurricular activities. They represent a cross-section of the University of Richmond population and have a wide range of interests. They pursue diverse career paths and excel on and off campus.  Class Profiles. More on students. Jepson students go through the academic program as a cohort and therefore build close relationships with each other and their teachers.

Overview of application process on YouTube

September 2, 2009 information session

Deadline and next steps

• Students seeking admission apply during the fall semester of their second year. 
• Eligible students must have taken or be enrolled in the introductory course in order to apply. Admission requirements.
• Applications for the class of 2012 are due no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2009.
• Associate Dean for Student and External Affairs Kerstin Soderlund oversees the application process and can answer questions or meet with interested prospective students and their parents. Her email is ksoderlu@richmond.edu and her phone number is 804-287-6082.

What to expect

The goal of the Jepson School is to develop in each student a base of knowledge that provides the conceptual tools that support the exercise of leadership in a variety of settings. The Jepson School provides a rigorous course of study in the history, theory, ethics and techniques of leader/follower relationships.  Students have the opportunity to participate in an honors program and graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in leadership studies. Nearly 60 percent of Jepson students have a study abroad experience.

Timeline

After meeting the early October application deadline, the new class is notified of acceptance in late October or early November and the new class is welcomed into the Jepson community at the Prelude ceremony in November. Prelude will be held Nov. 9, 2009. Attendance by new students is required.

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