Fellowship Overview
Here's What to Expect
To be inducted into the Magis Alumni Society, Fellows of the program must participate in the outlined events below. If you are interested in the program, you must be available on Tuesday evenings between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., as most of the program requirements fall within this time frame.
Here is the tentative list of required events for the 2026-27 Magis Emerging Leadership Program:
| Title | Date | Time (PST) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort Meet and Greet | Tuesday, September 8 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Berman Room, Fromm |
| Annual Fall Retreat | Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13 |
Friday: 3 p.m. campus departure Sunday: 4 p.m. arrival on campus |
NatureBridge |
| Fall Weekly Meetings (Tuesdays) | September 15 – December 8 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Berman Room, Fromm |
| Spring Weekly Meetings (Tuesdays) | January 26 – May 4 (No Meeting Spring Break) | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Berman Room, Fromm |
| Magis Spring Seminar | Saturday, January 30 | 9 a.m. –6 p.m. | USF Downtown Campus @ 101 Howard Street |
| Community Project Presentations | Tuesday, April 27 | 7–9 p.m. | Xavier Auditorium, Fromm Hall |
| Induction Ceremony @ Change Institute Celebration | Monday, May 10, 2027 | 7–8:30 p.m. | Xavier Auditorium, Fromm Hall |
Additional Fellowship Requirements
Beyond the structured events listed above, fellows are expected to:
- Engage in coaching sessions each semester with the Leadership Team;
- Interview Alumni of the program;
- Collaborate with an assigned team of Fellows to plan and execute a community action project that serves the campus community;
- Become an active member of a registered student organization or committee at USF;
- Complete an exit interview