President’s Society
Contact Us
Room: E-Building, E-517
Stefania Dinu
sdinu@lagcc.cuny.edu
Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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You’re focused on success. We’re here to enhance your confidence and skills.
President’s Society is a program that provides students with the practical skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed in today’s workforce. President’s Society Ambassadors have access to special growth opportunities including workshops on topics such as interview and presentation skills, networking events with industry leaders, cultural outings, and opportunities to build their leadership skills by representing LaGuardia Community College at important functions.
Why Should I Apply?
As a President’s Society Ambassador you will gain valuable skills to increase your preparedness and confidence as you transition from a community college to the workforce or four-year college.
- Earn a stipend of $4,000 for your attendance and service for the full academic year you participate in
- Gain a strong network of friends and mentors who can contribute to your future success
- Develop career planning skills such as interviewing and resume writing
- Practice public speaking, networking and presentation skills
- Refine your professional etiquette and attire
- Represent the student body at college donor events
- Contribute to the community as a collegiate leader
Am I Eligible?
Successful applicants are highly-motivated self-starters who ask questions, seek answers, and demand more of themselves every day. To be eligible, you must:
- Be a full-time LaGuardia student taking 12 or more credits (or equivalent)
- Have completed at least one full semester at LaGuardia
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above throughout the academic year
- Have a history of leadership at LaGuardia and demonstrated a commitment to enhancing your communities
- Commit to full participation in all President’s Society workshops during the Fall and Spring semesters (Wednesdays: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM and Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
How do I Apply?
Join the President’s Society and elevate your leadership potential! Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open! The deadline to apply is June 16, 2025.
Selected applicants will be invited to an in-person interview over the summer. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage early submissions.
The 2025-2026 President’s Society cohort will officially begin in September 2025 and continue through May 2026.
How do I Apply?
President’s Society applications for 2024-2025 are now closed. Each Spring semester we open the application for eligible candidates. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to interview during the summer. Feel free to reach out to us anytime throughout the year. We’re here to guide you and offer opportunities for you to get ahead.