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Applications for WLA Cohort 8 are now open.
Information Sessions
Learn more about Women's Leadership Academy by attending one of our upcoming information sessions being hosted on October 8th and October 21st from 11AM - 12PM.
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Cohort 8 - Important Application Dates
October 1, 2025 Applications open
November 7, 2025 Priority & Scholarship Application Deadline
December 12, 2025 General Application Deadline
January 9, 2026 Decision Notifications Released
January 19, 2026 Deadline to Confirm Seat
January 30, 2026 Tuition Payment Due
Please note: Seating is limited.
WLA Cohort 8 Welcome & IWD Celebration
Tuesday, March 10, 2025 Academy start date - WLA Cohort 8 Welcome & Introductions
Time: 1PM - 4PM | Location: Uptown Hall
Loyola University’s 4th annual International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration
Time: 5PM - 7PM | Location: Danna Student Center, St. Charles Room
Community Event: WLA and New Orleans community are invited to attend
Tickets: General Admission Fee and Registration Required - Registration coming soon (Cohort 8 event fee will be waived)
Tuition & Coaching Add - On
- WLA Program Tuition: $4,299
- Optional 1 to 1 personal coaching add-on: $399
- Tuition is due upon registration
- Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 7, 2025
- Limited partial scholarships are available. The deadline to apply with the scholarship request is November 7, 2025.*
* Must meet eligibility criteria.
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To successfully apply to Women's Leadership Academy, an applicant must submit the online application, as well as any supporting documents. Click the button below to apply for WLA Cohort 8.
To be considered for a partial scholarship, eligible applicants must complete the WLA online application AND the WLA scholarship application, as well as any supporting documents. Eligibility requirements can be found in the Program Details. Click the button below to apply for a partial scholarship.
Cohort 8 Session Dates & Themes
Cohort 8 Session Dates
- March 10 2026 - Welcome & Introductions (Tuesday, 1PM - 4PM)
- March 12, 2026 - Understanding Your Personality & Leadership Purpose
- April 16, 2026 - Leveraging Your Network & The Seismic Shift in Leadership
- May 14, 2026 - Emotional Intelligence & Executive Presence
- June 4, 2026 - Communication Essentials
- July 16, 2026 - Leading With Strengths
- August 20, 2026 - Work-Life Integration & Stress Management
- September 17, 2026 - Navigating Conflict
- October 15, 2026 - Leadership Legacy
- November 12, 2026 - Leadership Presentations
- November 18, 2026 - Graduation Ceremony (6PM - 8PM, St. Charles Room)
- Make Up Session - November 19, 2026 (in case of University closures due to weather, etc.)
All sessions are held at Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans in Uptown Hall.
All sessions are held from 9:30 AM - 4:15 PM, unless otherwise noted.
All sessions are held on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted.
**Dates/locations are subject to change.
