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The Edge Leadership Experience
Welcoming future leaders
2025 EDGE Leadership Experience
The Edge Leadership Experience is a unique opportunity for first-year incoming students to learn and practice leadership skills.
Program mission/purpose:The purpose of The Edge Leadership Experience is to provide first-year students with a four-day camp experience that welcomes them to campus, builds upon their leadership skills, and introduces them to engagement and leadership opportunities within the University. Ultimately, The Edge Leadership Experience provides a unique opportunity for students to learn and practice leadership skills while transitioning into the college environment.
Registration for the 2025 EDGE Leadership Experience is NOW OPEN!
August 18th – 21st, 2025
Potential participant schedule:
August 18th: 12pm – 7pm
August 19th: 8:30am – 8pm
August 20th: 8:30am – 8pm
August 21st: Welcome Jacks Shift
EDGE Student Testimonials
I think the EDGE program is a great way to help incoming freshmen get to know each other and learn a new set of skills or even grow the skills they already have. ~EDGE Student, Fall 2024
My biggest takeaway is the friends that I made. I think everyone that I met was amazing and it was nice and easy way to make friends. ~EDGE Student, Fall 2024
I enjoyed all the group work and the volunteer opportunities that we were able to have so we could have a positive impact on campus. ~EDGE Student, Fall 2024
The biggest takeaway I gained in my time in the EDGE program is a better knowledge of inclusion, specifically disabilities. ~EDGE Student, Fall 2024
EDGE Leader Testimonials
I would encourage future first-year students to participate in the EDGE Leadership Program to help get acclimated to campus and to make lifelong connections. It is a great opportunity to learn more about yourself, the college experience at NAU, and to network with the community. ~Bre B., Former EDGE Leader (2024)
Something important about EDGE is you can really gain a lot from the program if you put yourself fully into it. You start college feeling much more comfortable and ready. The events we participate in are very insightful and build a lot of skills needed in college and after. ~Chloe R., Former EDGE Leader (2024)
Program goals and learning outcomes
Goal #1: Deepen students’ understanding of their leadership identity by exploring values, strengths, and character.
Learning outcome: Students will understand and be able to articulate what makes them a leader in their respective communities.
Goal #2: Assist students in discovering their identity as leaders at the collegiate level through the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership and the Social Change Model of leadership.
Learning outcome: Students will put the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership and the Social Change Model of leadership into action on campus.
Goal #3: Introduce students to opportunities for leadership engagement at Northern Arizona University.
Learning outcome: Students will participate in leadership opportunities to expand their comfort levels.
Goal #4: Establish a cohort of fellow student leaders with a meaningful connection at Northern Arizona University.
Learning outcome: Students will develop a sense of belonging by cultivating lasting relationships and discovering their place at NAU.
Additional program information
Who is involved? Accordion Closed
100+ first-year students from all backgrounds will be selected for the program. We encourage participation from students who were involved in student organizations and leadership positions in high school and from students who have not had previous opportunities but want to make leadership part of their college experience. Upper-division students who are current student leaders serve as facilitators for the program.
What should I expect? Accordion Closed
If accepted, you will be placed in a small group designed to enhance your campus connections. Small groups will participate in workshops, presentations, activities, and challenges that strengthen bonds and provide an engaging experience.
Highlighted events Accordion Closed
Leadership workshops
Team building activities
Community service
and more!
Cancellation and refund policies Accordion Closed
A $100 program fee is required prior to participation in the program.
The Edge Leadership Experience hopes everyone who registers for the conference will be able to attend. However, the Edge Leadership Experience staff knows extenuating circumstances do occur. The Edge cancellation and refund policies are as follows:
Conference fee, refund, and cancellation policy
The Edge Leadership Experience cancellation and refund policy will be as follows to assure consistency and is applicable to the annual camp.
- Conference registration canceled via email on or before July 25, 2025 is refundable but subject to an administrative fee.
- Registrants canceling after July 25, 2025 will not receive a refund. The refund and cancellation policy will not be waived. Registration fees may be transferred to another individual; the invoice for the new registration will be revised to reflect the new registrant.
- In the event The Edge Leadership Experience must cancel the camp due to unforeseen circumstances, The Edge Leadership Experience will refund the cost of registration. However, The Edge Leadership Experience does not assume responsibility for any additional costs, charges, or expenses, to include charges made for travel and lodging.
Questions?
Please contact us at TheEdge@nau.edu