UELA is a two-year commitment during which members graduate from three tiers. The first year comprises both Tier I and Tier II. The final year consists solely of Tier III. Meetings for the tiers generally are held weekly for one hour. Each tier concentrates on developing a different aspect of leadership.

Tier I: PERSONAL LEADERSHIP

Tier I promotes exploration of personal leadership. Its focus is to find and develop the leader within. This is achieved through sessions aimed at developing ethics, etiquette, and creativity. The requirements for Tier I are as follows: Sessions: At least seven lecture sessions featuring speakers from both on and off campus are offered. These are aimed at personal development. Community Service: UELA believes that in service, leaders discovers the most about themselves. Members are required to complete 10 hours of volunteer community service. Endorsed Forum: UELA members must attend at least one endorsed forum. These consist of any featured campus speaker or government meeting. They must lead a discussion on the leadership implications of the endorsed forum and submit a reflective essay. 
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Tier II: PEER LEADERSHIP

Tier II concentrates on leadership within groups. Structured similarly to Tier I, it focuses on topics related to leadership of peers, such as communication, organization, and relationship skills. Sessions: At least seven lecture sessions featuring speakers from both on and off campus are offered. These are aimed at personal development. Community Service: UELA believes that in service, leaders discover the most about themselves. Members are required to complete 10 hours of volunteer community service. Endorsed Forum: UELA members must attend at least one endorsed forum. These consist of any featured campus speaker or government meeting. They must lead a discussion on the leadership implications of the endorsed forum and submit a reflective essay. 
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Tier III: COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Tier III adds the community aspect of leadership. This tier builds upon the skills learned in the previous tiers. Tier III members must apply the skills toward community group projects. Service Capstone Project: Tier III members must create and carry out a group community service event in which the community and other UELA members participate. UELI Outreach Program: The University of Evansville Leadership Institute (UELI) is a leadership development program within UELA that is designed, marketed, and presented by members of Tier III. It consists of a leadership training seminar designed by Tier III to prepare Tier II for their community service capstone project. Endorsed Forum: UELA members must attend at least two endorsed forums. These consist of any featured campus speaker or government meeting. They must lead a discussion on the leadership implications of each endorsed forum and submit a reflective essay. 
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