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Leadership Safari

A successful CMU career begins with Leadership Safari! Safari is the Leadership Institute's flagship co-curricular program and one of Central Michigan University's greatest traditions.

See what Leadership Safari is all about!

About Leadership Safari

Safari sets the stage for you to find your leadership voice. Leadership is not always the loudest voice in the room. Here, we know it can be quiet and mighty all at once. Leadership is leading from the back and defined by your actions, not your title. It is leading with integrity and your heart and keeping promises. Your time at Central Michigan University begins when you find your voice and passions.

If you’re like many of our new students, you go after every opportunity and take advantage of the new and unknown. Most new students — freshmen and transfer students — participate in this three-day program An added perk? You get to move in early!

Leadership Safari 2025 will be held August 19th through 21st. 

Registration for Leadership Safari and IMPACT 2025 will open in May 2025.