Application

Application Procedure

Download the application or call (970) 351-1691 to have one mailed.

All applications must contain:

  1. Application form
  2. Detailed resume
  3. Official high school transcript
  4. Two letters of recommendation (either enclosed or mailed separately)

Applications will be accepted and reviewed starting January 1, 2010. The deadline is April 30, 2010, but early applicants are encouraged and will be given preference. Applicants will be notified within six weeks concerning their eligibility for an interview. In-state applicants will be required to have a personal interview with PLP staff. Interview days will be scheduled in Greeley, Denver, and Colorado Springs. Out-of-state applicants will be required to complete a personal interview when here for a campus visit.

After the interview, if granted, applicants will be informed of their PLP admission status as quickly as possible, usually mid summer.

Selection Criteria

PLP students are selected for their leadership experience and potential, academic excellence and demonstrated interest outside of self.

What to expect once you apply

Upon receiving your application, our recruiting and selection coordinator will email you to let you know that we (A) received your application; (B) whether it is complete or not; and (C) what the next steps are.

We will contact you no later than Monday, May 10th, regarding your status as a candidate for the interview process

The interview process is as follows:

  • In person interview required;  we will try to accommodate out-of-state students
  • Twenty minute panel interviews with up to eight community members serving on the panel
  • Dates:  May  11th, 12th, 15th, & 16th , subject to change based upon program scheduling
  • Location TBA

A letter will be sent by Friday, May 28th, regarding your admission into the program

If selected to be in the PLP class of 2010, we request that you attend one of the first four Orientation dates;  June 7-8, June 9-10, June 14-15, or June 16-17

Want more info? Come to a Sneak Peek Luncheon to talk with the Director and current students!

 

Interested in finding out more about PLP?

PLP hosts Sneak Peek days where prospective students visit UNC and find out more information about PLP. There are only 36 spots available for each event, and they fill fast.  The dates correspond with Preview Days in the spring, and will be posted soon.

For more information, email PLP (Attn: Recruitment) at catie.holden@unco.edu or call PLP at (970) 351-1691.

Sneak Peek Flyer (pdf)