2026-2027 Class Calendar
NELP Class XVII Schedule
Join us in our mission to empower leaders with the skills and passion needed to drive transformative change.
Your learning is driven by the class experience and from your peers in the class. If invited to join our next cohort, we expect your 100% participation for every class session.
Before applying, be sure to verify your availability for the following dates and times. Unexcused absences and late arrivals to class could result in you being removed from the program.
| Sunday, June 6, 2026 | 11:59 pm | Application Deadline |
| Friday, August 14 | 8 am – 6 pm | Selection Day |
| Friday, September 18 | 8 am – 7 pm | Orientation |
| Friday, October 9 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Saturday, October 10 | 8 am – 6 pm | Seminar |
| Tuesday, October 20 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Tuesday, November 3 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, November 4 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Tuesday, December 1 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, December 2 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2027 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Weds – Thurs, Jan 13-14 | 9 am Weds – 4 pm Thurs | Midterm Retreat (Auburn) |
| Tuesday, February 2 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, February 3 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Saturday, February 20 | 9 am – 4 pm | Seminar |
| Tuesday, March 2 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, March 3 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Saturday, March 6 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Tuesday, April 6 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, April 7 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Tuesday, April 20 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Tuesday, May 4 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, May 5 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Tuesday, June 1 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, June 2 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Thurs – Fri, June 10-11 | 9 am Thurs – 3 pm Fri | Yearend Retreat (Sonoma) |
| Monday, June 21 | 6 – 8:30 pm | Commencement |
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