2025-2026 Class Calendar
NELP Class XVI 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.
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | 11:59 pm | Application Deadline |
| Friday, August 15 | 8 am – 6 pm | Selection Day |
| Thursday, September 25 | 8 am – 7 pm | Orientation |
| Friday, October 3 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Saturday, October 4 | 8 am – 6 pm | Seminar |
| Tuesday, October 21 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Tuesday, November 4 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, November 5 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Tuesday, December 2 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, December 3 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Weds – Thurs, Jan 14-15 | 9 am Weds – 4 pm Thurs | Midterm Retreat (Auburn) |
| Tuesday, February 3 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, February 4 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Saturday, February 21 | 9 am – 4 pm | Seminar |
| Tuesday, March 3 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, March 4 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Saturday, March 7 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Tuesday, April 14 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, April 15 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Tuesday, April 28 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Tuesday, May 5 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, May 6 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Tuesday, June 2 | 8 am – 5:30 pm | Seminar |
| Wednesday, June 3 | 5 – 9 pm | Forum |
| Thurs – Fri, June 11-12 | 9 am Thurs – 3 pm Fri | Yearend Retreat (Sonoma) |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 6 – 8:30 pm | Commencement |
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Take the next step in your leadership journey by applying for our upcoming class. Become part of a dynamic network of leaders who are making a difference in their communities and beyond.