We’re very excited that you’re thinking of applying to Leadership SLO!

Applications for Class 35 – 2027 will open in summer of 2026. Interested in getting notified? Please give us your name and email address here.

Here is the timeline we will be following to seat the class this year:

• July 13 - Application live on website 

• September 14 - Applications due by midnight

• September 21 - Group Interviews scheduled

• September 30 - October 8 - Group Interviews held

• October 23 - Selection Notification Sent for Class 35

• November 6 - Class 34 Graduation, Class 35 Welcome & Alumni Gathering 

• December 14 - Tuition or Tuition Agreement Due

Program Dates & Deadlines

• Day sessions are on the second Friday of each month, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Agriculture Day may begin at 7:00 a.m.

• Some sessions require homework, which involves a time commitment of 2–4 hours.

2027 Friday Day Session Dates

• · January 21, 22 & 23 – RETREAT (with overnight at venue Friday night)

• · February 12

• · March 12

• · April 9

• · May 14

• · June 11

• · July 9

• · August 13

• · September 10

• · October 8

• · November 5 – Class 35 Graduation