Student Leadership Selection 2026-2027

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Any Northwest University student returning for the 2026-2027 academic year is eligible to apply if they meet ALL of the following criteria

  • You must be committed to Christ and the mission of Northwest University.
  • You must have passed Fall 2025 Spiritual Life Credit and continue to pass while in leadership.
  • You must be in good standing the with university and comply with Community Life Standards.
  • A Cumulative AND Fall 2025 GPA of 2.5 or greater is required.
  • You have completed at least one semester at Northwest University prior to applying.   

If you do not meet all of the above requirements, please see Appeals (below) for more information. 

Important Dates

  • Leadership Preview Night – Thursday, January 22
  • Applications Available – Thursday, January 22
  • Resume Writing Workshop (open to all applicants but a resume is required for returning student leaders) – Drop In Window on Tuesday, February 3rd from 3:30pm-5:00pm in Student Life Office
  • Applications Due – Monday, February 9th at 11:59pm
  • ASNU Mandatory Meeting – Wednesday, February 11th at 6:00pm in HSC 205
  • Interview Workshop – Wednesday, February 11th from 4pm-5pm (Location TBD)
  • Individual Interviews – February 17-27
  • Res Life Group Interviews – Tuesday, February 17th and Wednesday, February 18th (RA applicants attend one)
  • Election chapel – Wednesday, February 25th
  • Decision Letters Sent via Email – Thursday, March 12th
  • “SLAT” Kickoff – Saturday, March 28th

Application Checklist

  1. Carefully read over the Job Descriptions (see below)  for the positions(s) you are applying for.  

  2. Complete your Student Leadership Application Form by Monday, February 9th at 11:59pm. Please note that you should fill out questions regarding every area for which you are interested in.  To help you prepare before filling out the online application, we have included a list of all of the short-answer questions HERE for you. Returning student leaders are also required to submit a resume and cover letter within their application. 

  3. (This step is not required for individuals ONLY applying for the Welcome Weekend Leader role.) Reach out to your references, and share the Reference Form for them to fill out by Monday, February 9th at 11:59pm. These must include References from: (1) Your current RA (or an RA you know if you are a commuter)  (2) A NU Faculty/Staff Member (not someone from Student Development or Campus Ministries) and (3) a Current or Previous Supervisor. Returning students do not need to collect reference forms. If you are applying for Campus Min, you will need a (4th) Pastoral Reference in addition to your other references.
  4. Watch this video to walk through the entire process of how to apply.

Appeals

We know that every student has a different story and experience, so we want to provide you an opportunity to appeal if you do not meet some of the eligibility requirements listed below. You may complete the Student Leadership Appeal along with your completed Student Leadership Application if you are currently:

  1. On probation (Full or Provisional), or
  2. Have a GPA below 2.5 (Cumulative or Fall 2025 Semester), or
  3. If you do not obtain enough Spiritual Life Credits during the Fall 2025 semester.
  4. You do not meet the qualification requirements of a job description (specifically ASNU). 

Your Student Leadership Appeal and Student Leadership Application are due by Monday, February 9th at 11:59pm.

Commonly Asked Questions

Student Leadership FAQ 

Job Descriptions 

  ASNU

Campus Ministries

MOSAIC 

Residence Life

SAB 

Welcome Weekend 

 

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