Arrupe Student Leaders

Student Leadership Program (I-LEAD)

If you've been on an immersion trip during your time at USF, are an undergraduate student, and want to co-lead one of the Arrupe Immersions, consider becoming a Student Leader! As a Student Leader, you will develop leadership skills, assist in the planning and organization of all aspects of an immersion, and most importantly, facilitate an unforgettable immersion experience for your fellow Dons.

Only students who have participated in an immersion during their time at USF are eligible to apply. 

Who are I-LEAD's?

Ignatian Leaders Engaging in Discernment (I-LEAD's) are a valuable part of the Arrupe Immersion. As a student leader, you will be responsible for your group in many ways. By applying you will be committing your time to the organization and promotion of the Immersions. 

I-LEAD Responsibilities

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  • Recruiting in the Fall Semester
  • Group Communications
  • Engaging with the group and getting them excited and informed about the immersion.
  • Co-organize meetings with the group focusing on integration and information
  • Help organize fundraising
  • Attending Arrupe Immersions Leaders meetings
    • date/time dependent on students' availabilities
  • Help students feel comfortable.
  • Maintain communication with Immersion Leader.
  • Lead some reflections.
  • If needed, translate from the local language to English.
  • With the Immersion Leader, make sure everything runs smoothly.
  • Make sure students are on time.
  • Have the group attend post-immersion general meeting.
  • Have a post-immersion follow up with the group.
  • Collect students Immersion Projects (videos, photos, essays)
  • Participate in Arrupe Immersion Leadership program evaluation
  • Model mature and honest sharing during reflections (students will follow your lead in sharing)
  • Be available for 1-1 mentoring and support to participants as the need arises
  • Support Resident Ministers/Trip Coordinators and Participants
  • Participate in community building: Inserting students into USF's
    social fabric and connecting them with communities globally

2025-26 Eligibility & Requirements:

  • Must be a full/part–time undergraduate or graduate student through May 2026
  • Must submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member 
  • Must be able to travel domestic and internationally to Immersion site locations. Visit the Henley Passport Index to see if you are eligible to travel
  • Must maintain good academic and judicial standing 
  • Must attend all in-person/hybrid events (listed above)

2025-26 Recruitment Timeline

  • Applications Open | April 14  | Apply Now
  • Early Applications Due | May 15 by 11:59 p.m|
  • Late Applications Due | July 1 by 11:59 p.m.
  • Interview Offers* | August 26 to 29 
  • Final Decision  |Sept 1 |

*Interviews will be in person or through Zoom. Invitations will be offered via email.