Contact Us
Dr. Kerstin M. Soderlund
Associate Dean for Student & External Affairs
Room 122, Jepson Hall
Office: (804) 287-6082
Fax: (804) 287-6062
E-mail
Is the School Right for You?
Jepson students 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. Jepson students go through the academic program as a cohort and build close relationships with each other and their teachers.
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 an introductory course in order to apply.
- Applications for the class of 2014 are due no later than 5 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2011.
- 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.
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 80 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. Attendance by new students is required.