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Applications for WLA Cohort 9 are open!
Upcoming WLA Information Session & Alumni Panel
Learn more about the Academy, program curriculum, and scholarships.
Register below for the November 17th information session and meet WLA alumni, get their 1st hand experience, and ask questions!
Cohort 9 Application Dates
Cohort 9 - Important Application Dates
October 1, 2026 Applications Open
November 9, 2026 Priority & Scholarship Application Deadline
December 11, 2026 General Application Deadline
January 8, 2027 Decision Notifications Released
January 20, 2027 Deadline to Confirm Seat
January 29, 2027 Tuition Payment Due
Please note: Seating is limited.
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WLA Cohort 9 Welcome & IWD Celebration
Thursday, March 11, 2027 - WLA Cohort 9 Welcome & Introductions
Time: 1PM - 4PM | Location: Uptown Hall
Loyola University’s 5th 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 (Cohort 9 participant's 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 9, 2026
- Limited partial scholarships are available. The deadline to apply with the scholarship request is November 9, 2026.*
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Discounted on-campus parking is available during sessions.
* Must submit a separate scholarship application and 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 9.
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 documentation. Eligibility requirements can be found in the Program Details. Scholarship Application deadline is November 9, 2026.
Cohort 9 Session Themes
Session Themes - Dates are subject to change
- March 11, 2027 | Session 1 - COURAGE: Step Into Power of Potential, Introductions (1PM - 4PM)
- March 11, 2027 | Post Session 1 Celebration - International Women's Day Celebration and WLA Cohort 9 Kickoff (5PM - 7PM)
- March 12, 2027 | Session 2 - CLARITY: Understand Your Personality & Leadership Purpose (Friday)
- April 22, 2027 | Session 3 - CONNECT: Build Your Network & Embrace The Seismic Shift
- May 13, 2027 | Session 4 - CLAIM: Leverage Your Strengths & Mentorship
- June 3, 2027 | Session 5 - CONFIDENCE: Executive Presence
- July 29, 2027 | Session 6 - COMMAND: Assertive Communication & Conflict Navigation
- August 23, 2027 | Session 7 - CHOOSE: Work-Life Integration for High Achieving Women
- September 26, 2027 | Session 8 - CREATE Your Leadership Legacy
- October 21, 2027 | Session 9 - Leadership Presentations
- November 11, 2027 | Session 10 - Leadership Presentations
- November 18, 2027 | Program Completion - Graduation Ceremony (6PM - 8PM, St. Charles Room)
- November 17, 2027 | Make Up Session - In case of University closures due to weather, etc. (Wednesday)
All sessions are held at Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans in the Uptown Hall, Tchoupitoulas Room.
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.
