Become a Husker Leader.
Secure your spot in Student Government. Join FCLA.
Freshman Campus Leadership Associates is a highly selective group of 24 first-year students that serve as the freshmen representation in ASUN Student Government. Each year, Associates work closely with members of their cohort, ASUN executives, and university administration to make tangible change on campus.
Led by two upperclassmen co-directors, FCLA completes a curriculum of leadership development and is introduced to university structures and ASUN Student Government. FCLA meets once a week on Wednesday evenings and has multiple retreats each year.
As an associate, you'll gain the following:
- A network of 20-24 first-year students and two upperclassmen mentors from across the university.
- Connections to university administration, faculty, staff, and students.
- Further involvement in ASUN Student Government.
- Participation in large-scale university programming events.
- Project management and problem-solving skills.
- University, local, and state student advocacy skills.
- A supportive environment to pursue interests on campus.
In FCLA, I met my best friends. No one feels like a stranger. We all say hi to each other when we see one another. It's been a year since I was in FCLA and I am still close to a lot of the people I met there.
Applications are now closed.
Freshman Campus Leadership Associates Application FAQ
What is the application timeline?
- May 3, 2023 - Application open
- September 8, 2023 - Applications due
- Mid-September - Notification date for interviews
(All applicants will receive an email informing them whether or not they have been selected for an interview.)
Who can apply for FCLA?
Any first-year student enrolled in the fall semester at UNL.What are the requirements?
- Grade Release
All applicants must be full-time, first-year students. You must give permission for Student Affairs to check your enrollment and grades during the application process. - Resume & Essays
There is a prompt asking you to upload your current resume in PDF format. You'll also need to complete essays that answer these four prompts:- Why are you applying to be a part of FCLA? What would you like to gain from being involved in this group?
- FCLA will work very closely as a team. Tell us about a time when you participated in a team activity and explain how you worked as a team player.
- Tell us about something you hope to bring to the Husker Community. Explain why it's important to you and why your peers would benefit from it.
- As a first-year student, you'll hear about Husker Student POWER. What is one way your purpose, ownership, well-being, engagement, or relationships have guided you leading up to this point?
Do you have any application tips?
- Proofread and spell-check your application before submitting.
- Be specific yet concise in your answers.
- This form will not save your work. You are encouraged to enter and edit your responses in a word processor to copy and paste into this form.
Where can I ask questions about my application?
Contact the FCLA Appointments Board asun1@unl.edu.