St. John's Class of 2026 President Society Members

President's Society

Founded in 1968, the President’s Society is the highest honor society at St. John’s University. It recognizes students who exemplify scholarship, integrity, maturity, and a well-rounded personality, along with University-wide awareness, participation, and leadership. Members serve as ambassadors of the President, representing the University at major events and functions.

Eligibility for 2026-2027 Membership

Students eligible to apply for the 2026–2027 President’s Society must meet the following criteria:

Be a current junior expecting to graduate in January 2027 or May 2027 from one of the following colleges:
St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The School of Education
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
OR be a Pharm.D. student expecting to graduate in May 2029 from the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

Students will receive information regarding the mandatory information sessions in November as well as emails to their St. John's account in December and January.

Information Sessions

All interested students must attend a mandatory information session in order to begin the application process.

Registration Opens: Monday, November 17, 2025
Registration Closes: Friday, January 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (no exceptions)

Session Options:

• Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. – D’Angelo Center 416 – [Register here]

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. – D’Angelo Center 416 – [Register here]

During these sessions, you will learn about the application process and the responsibilities of membership. Students who fail to register on time or do not attend a session will not be permitted to continue with the application process.

Dress Code: Business casual

If you have an academic conflict, you must contact the Office of University Events at [email protected]
before the January 23 deadline for special instructions.

Application Process

After attending an information session, eligible students will be enrolled in the President’s Society Application Course on Canvas.

From Canvas, you will access the official Formstack application. Please note:

The application must be completed in one sitting (saving and returning later is not possible).
The Canvas login uses the same credentials as St. John’s Connect.
Completed applications must be submitted electronically by Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

For assistance with the application process, contact the Office of University Events at 718-990-6365 or [email protected]

Selection

Following the application deadline, the Selection Committee will invite select candidates for interviews. The Committee will then recommend finalists to the President, who makes the final selections.

Role

As ambassadors of the President and the University, members of the President’s Society:

Represent the President at major University functions and ceremonies.
Receive the official insignia of the Society, including a medal and a pin.
Begin serving in April 2026 and continue throughout the 2026–2027 academic year.

Commitment

Membership requires a significant commitment. All members are expected to:

Attend and actively participate in University events designated as presidential functions.
Fulfill all responsibilities during spring 2026 and the 2026–2027 academic year.