Calendar

  • July 15, 2026 – Deadline to submit the Video Project for the Doctorate Program (more information)
  • August 1, 2026 – Deadline to complete and apply for credit for Lions University Graduation in Memphis
  • September 3-5, 2026 – USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, Memphis, Tennessee – Register or Get More Information Here
    • Graduation will be during the last seminar time on Saturday, Sept. 5

Institutes

Looking for Institutes that can be used for Master’s or Doctorate Program Credit?  This list is not all-inclusive for United States and Canada; however, events will be added as we become aware of them. Lions University has no influence on scheduling of institutes or eligibility to attend Institutes. This information is provided only as a service to Lions University members.

Master’s Program – Emerging, Advanced, or Regional Lions Leadership Institute

  • April 10-12, 2026 – MD-21 (Arizona) Emerging Lions Leadership Institute [three venues: Phoenix/Tempe (east valley), Tucson, or Phoenix/Glendale (west valley)].  For Lions in Arizona.  Get More Information
  • April 16-19, 2026 – LionsUSA Regional Lions Leadership Institute, Lebanon, TN (outside Nashville) – open to any Lion.  Get More Information. Registration and Payment Deadline is March 26, 2026.  Register!
  • April 17-19, 2026 – Emerging Lions Leadership Institute, Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes. For Lions in Multiple District 5M. Registration due April 1, 2026.  Get More Information
  • May 1-3, 2026 – LionsUSA Emerging Lions Leadership Institute, Lions Camp Merrick, 3650 Rick Hamilton Place, Nanjemoy, MD – Get More Information – Register!
  • June 4-7, 2026 – Northwest Lions Leadership Institute, Chilliwack, BC.  For Lions in Multiple Districts 19 and 36 (Oregon).  Application Due May 1, 2026 – Get More Information
  • July 17-19, 2026 – Great Plains Lions Leadership Institute at Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas.  Lions from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Oklahoma get first priority for admission.  Application and Payment Deadline is June 1, 2026.  Get More Information and Forms
  • November 5-8, 2026 – Lions of Michigan Leadership Institute, Macmullen Training Center, Higgins Lake, MI.  Get More Information

Doctorate Program – Faculty Development Institute or Lions Certified Instructor Program

  • July 16-19, 2026 – Regional Faculty Development Institute at Baker University, Baldwin, Kansas.  Lions from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Oklahoma get first priority for admission.  Application and Payment Deadline is June 1, 2026.  Get More Information and Forms