Cohort 9 Application Dates Coming Soon!
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.
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 meet eligibility criteria.
Apply Now
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 documents. Eligibility requirements can be found in the Program Details. Scholarship Applications are now closed.
Cohort 9 Session Themes
Session Themes - Dates TBD
- Session 1 - COURAGE: Step Into Power of Potential, Introductions (1PM - 4PM)
- Post Session 1 Celebration - International Women's Day Celebration and WLA Cohort 9 Kickoff (5PM - 7PM)
- Session 2 - CLARITY: Understand Your Personality & Leadership Purpose
- Session 3 - CONNECT: Build Your Network & Embrace The Seismic Shift
- Session 4 - CLAIM: Leverage Your Strengths & Mentorship
- Session 5 - CONFIDENCE: Executive Presence
- Session 6 - COMMAND: Assertive Communication & Conflict Navigation
- Session 7 - CHOOSE: Work-Life Integration for High Achieving Women
- Session 8 - CREATE Your Leadership Legacy
- Session 9 - Leadership Presentations
- Session 10 - Leadership Presentations
- Program Completion - Graduation Ceremony (6PM - 8PM, St. Charles Room)
- Make Up Session - (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 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.
