New Student and Family Programs

Leatherneck Success Leaders (LSLs)

The Leatherneck Success Leaders are a group of Western Illinois University (WIU) undergraduate students committed to improving the success of other Leathernecks by enhancing academic skill development and creating campus connections.  LSLs play a key role in helping new students transition to the WIU community. 

LSLs greet and welcome new students to campus and also plan and implement a variety of events while providing continual assistantance to new students. LSLs are available to help students with their homework, study/exam skills, time management, understanding syllabi, note taking, talking with professors, and making connections to campus resources. Additionally, LSLs serve as peer mentors in an 8-week University 100 course.   

 

A flyer for LSL recruitment, the LSLs standing in a line from the bottom corner of the page heading into the center with the following text: Do you want to become an LSL? Leatherneck Success Leader."Helping our new students navigate their journey by creating a community of support." NSFP Graduate Assistant Kaylann Beekman. Apply now on Handshake

Fall 2026 Recruitment Process

Union Tabling:  October 9 & October 13 & October 19 (11am - 1pm)

Info Session #1 (Virtual): October 14 (6pm)

https://wiu.zoom.us/j/91075674145?jst=3

Info Session #2 (Virtual): October 27 (4pm)

https://wiu.zoom.us/j/94501976809?jst=3

Application Deadline:  November 6, 2026

Interviews:  November 9 - December 3

 

Apply HERE via Handshake