The Leadership Medallion is awarded to graduating seniors of Newcomb-Tulane College who have demonstrated leadership capacity through their campus involvements that have exemplified each of the tenets of the Tulane University Leadership Framework.
Students may apply to receive a Medallion during their final semester by reflecting on their leadership experiences while at Tulane and expressing what those experiences taught them about the tenets of the Leadership Framework.
Qualifying experiences for the Medallion can be from a one-day workshop to a year-long elected position. There is no shortage of leadership opportunities while at Tulane.
An example of leadership experiences that qualify across a 4-year experience at Tulane.
First Year: Joining or starting a student organization
Second Year: Becoming an executive officer for a student organization
Third Year: Getting an on-campus job or volunteering off campus
Fourth Year: Teaching Assistant for a course
This application/Canvas Course has the following requirements:
- Complete a reflection for six of the tents of the Tulane University Leadership Framework
- A Sense of Possibility
- Self-Awareness
- Social Consciousness and Civic Mindedness
- Empathic and Reciprocal Relationships
- Vision
- Actionable Plans
- Submit a written leadership philosophy (350 words max)
- Submit a resume
- Submit two letters of recommendation
- One from a supervisor/advisor you've worked with
- One from a peer you've worked with
- You should request these at least a month in advance, details for the letter will be found in the assignment
Qualifications for the Leadership Medallion:
- Currently enrolled and graduating students in good standing for the spring semester applied
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application
Application & Deadline
The application for the Leadership Medallion for the Class of 2026 is located on Canvas under the name Leadership Medallion 2026. Course linked here: https://tulane.instructure.com/courses/2303113
This course will close at 11:59 pm on March 22, 2026.
If you are graduating in December and are interested in pursuing a Leadership Medallion, please contact Bridget Fish, the Associate Director for Leadership Learning.
