Undergraduate Experience
Your Leadership Journey Starts Here
Admission to the Trent Lott Leadership Institute is more than recognition of achievement, it is the first step on a leadership journey that prepares students to positively shape communities, organizations, and public life. Through a strategic academic partnership, admission to the undergraduate Public Policy Leadership Major is reserved only for admitted Lott Leadership Students.
*Students must apply to the Trent Lott Leadership Institute in order to become a Public Policy Leadership major*
Students Admitted to the Lott Leadership Institute Benefit From:
- Small Class Sizes
- Cohort-Based Peer Connections
- Professional Networking Opportunities
- Dedicated Leadership Institute Staff
- Internship Support and Career Guidance
- Exclusive Leadership and Professional Events
- Personalized Leadership Development Programming
- Mentorship from Alumni and Community Leaders
Admitted Students Take Advantage of Exclusive Benefits
Customize Your Leadership Journey
Combine Your Areas of Interest
Many Lott Leadership Institute students choose to pursue an additional area of interest, taking advantage of the interdisciplinary nature of the academic major. Students frequently pair a Public Policy Leadership major with majors and minors across the university, creating unique combinations that strengthen both their academic preparation and career readiness.
This empowers students to deepen their expertise while developing a broader understanding of leadership, communication, problem-solving, and policy impact.