Student Engagement & Leadership

Your next chapter. Make it yours.

The Office of Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) strives to provide opportunities for students to reach their full potential, engage with campus, and most of all, have fun! Whether you join a student group, attend an event, or take on a leadership role, there are countless ways to get involved and make the most of your experience.

Explore the page below to see how you can build the college experience you've always imagined and discover how our office can help shape an experience that is uniquely yours.

A glimpse into student involvement on campus

Check out some highlights of the events and traditions that bring campus to life throughout the year. From large community gatherings to everyday moments of connection, there is no shortage of ways to get involved.

Get Involved!

two students calling bingo at orientation

Leadership Opportunities

Students can get involved in a variety of leadership opportunities like the Student Government Association, the First-Year Leadership Summit, and the National Society for Leadership and Success during their time as a DeSales student. These groups allow students to develop skills that will support their future success.

a group of students on the hayride around campus during CAB's Octoberfest event

Campus Activities Board

CAB is an student-led organization that helps to plan many activities on campus throughout the year. From bingo and trivia nights to trips on the east coast (including a Mystery Trip), being a part of CAB allows students to provide input for events and opportunities to become leaders during their time at DeSales.

group of students sitting at their DSO table at a Student Organizations Fair

DeSales Student Organizations

DeSales Student Organizations (DSOs) are registered undergraduate student-run groups. DSOs bring students together through shared interests and ideas while providing opportunities to host events and serve the campus and community.

With 40+ DSOs, every student can find a group for them or take the initiative to start their own.

View List of DSOs

Stay in the Know with Bark!

Bark is our student engagement platform that allows students to see upcoming events, join student organizations, find information about campus offices, and get involved in leadership opportunities on campus. Students can also connect with their peers, earn points and badges, and find useful resources.

Visit the Bark Website

two students smiling during first-year move in to holding a clipboard with information about BARK

More ways to get involved

group of students holding a DeSales flag in front of the Louve in Paris, France

International Experiences

The SEAL Office offers a spring break trip abroad each year. This week long trip is a great opportunity for students to experience the sites of international cities while connecting with their DeSales classmates. Past trips include Rome, Paris, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin.

Students enjoying the annual Tree Lighting event

University Traditions

DeSales is rooted in rich university traditions that build connections and create lasting memories. We come together and celebrate as a community to keep our mission and Core Values alive. Some of our traditions include Octoberfest, DeSales Got Talent, Special Olympics, Relay for Life, DUCsgiving and Tree Lighting.

Character U & Orientation

Orientation is fun-filled three days that allows first-year students to interact with their peers in entertaining and competitive ways while providing personal guidance as they transition into the DeSales University community.

Throughout their first year, the Character U program helps students explore the many academic, social, and spiritual opportunities available on campus. Each student is part of a small group led by an upperclassmen mentor who supports their transition to college, beginning in the summer and continuing through the end of the spring semester.

Visit the Orientation Page