The Leadership Lab is a bold, real-world learning program that transforms academic knowledge into leadership, innovation, and impact. The Leadership Lab offers access to real-world experiences that extend far beyond the classroom. From foundational skills to selective senior-year capstones, students accelerate their growth and participate in college-worthy experiences —and discover their purpose—at every stage of their Drew experience.
Leadership Lab Core –
Leading with Responsibility, Learning with Purpose
All students participate in Leadership Lab Core curriculum, which includes Drew’s annual Experiential Week (DEALL), leadership training via advisories, and electives that emphasize real-world application across disciplines. Whether students are designing solutions, writing legislation, or launching ideas, our Core curriculum equips them with the mindset and tools to lead with purpose.
These tracks foster depth, collaboration, and authentic problem-solving in dynamic team-based environments.
- Robotics
- Mock Trial
- Model UN
- 415 Festival
- Bring Change to Mind (BC2M)
- Shanti Alliance
- The Student Cafe
- Honor Council
- Service Coalition
- Admissions Interns
- Sports Management
- Yearbook
- Associated Student Body (ASB) Council
- APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American)
- Abilaffinity (Ability/Disability)
- Black Student Union
- Boys to Men
- Jewish Student Union
- Latinos Unidos
- Mixed Student Union
- Queer Student Union
- Women’s Group
- WaSaMiNa, (West African, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African)
Students can try new tracks each year or continue for multiple years. Currently, approximately 50% of Drew students participate in at least one track per year and many choose two or three tracks.
Leadership Lab –
Capstone Project for Seniors
All seniors participate in the Senior Capstone Project, a yearlong experience dedicated to developing a personal capstone project. Students intern with mission-aligned partners, conduct field research, and design solutions that address real community needs—culminating in a public Community Showcase. This is where Drew students step fully into the role of scholar-leaders ready to make an impact.
The supportive culture we’ve created makes it easier for students to reach outside of their comfort zones to learn and grow, and more than 50% of our students participate in at least one leadership role.