Dirigo Honor Society Application: 2026 Cohort

Overview

The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership is proud to sponsor Dirigo, an honor society for students who have excelled as leaders throughout their college tenure. Leaders join Dirigo during the fall semester of their senior year, and participate in a series of leadership coaching and professional development programming throughout their senior year.

The term dirigo is Latin for “I lead” or “I guide.” This honor will only be bestowed upon students with the strongest leadership background. A silver medal embodying the college logo, the Veritas flame, is awarded to each inductee during the spring semester of their senior year. Inductees are also recognized each May in the Commencement program.

Qualifications

​​Membership in Dirigo is contingent upon several key qualifications. Candidates must maintain a minimum G.P.A of 3.0, and currently be in (and remain in) good judicial standing at the College. Leaders must also have:
  • Proven participation in college-sponsored activities throughout their student career
  • Assumed leadership responsibility in one or more student organizations or offices on campus
  • Demonstrate a commitment to their leadership development and the College’s mission, by completing the required series of Dirigo leadership coaching and professional development programming (see below).

All applicants must also have a recommendation form submitted on their behalf. 

Required Leadership Coaching and Professional Development

Dirigo is an active Honor Society, for students who have demonstrated their ability to lead and want to continue to develop. If accepted into the Dirigo Honor Society, you agree to participate in the below activities. Failure to complete any leadership coaching or development opportunities will prohibit you from being inducted into the Honor Society at the end of your experience.  
  • Participate in leadership development workshops or retreat
  • Participate in two Clifton Strengths coaching sessions
  • Present at the RI Conference on Values-Based Leadership
Membership in Dirigo is contingent upon several key qualifications. Candidates must maintain a minimum G.P.A of 3.0, and currently be in (and remain in) good judicial standing at the College. Leaders must also have: Proven participation in college-sponsored activities throughout their student career Assumed leadership responsibility in one or more student organizations or offices on campus Demonstrated a commitment to their leadership development and to the College’s mission, by completing the required series of Dirigo workshops, and an accompanying leadership presentation

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply for membership to the Dirigo Honor Society as a member of the Class of 2026 is Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

If you have any questions about this form or the Dirigo Honor Society you can contact Molly Buckley (mbuckl10@providence.edu).