Immersion Weeks

• Dates: September 22-24

• Location: Chicago, IL (TeamWorking by TechNexus, 20 N. Wacker Drive)

• Open to Students Graduating Between December 2026 and June 2029

• Applications are now closed

This program will provide students with AI tooling training across technical and non-technical tracks, and employer-led sessions introducing the variety of AI applications in the workplace as they prepare for internships and future careers in artificial intelligence. Topics Include:

• How to implement AI-driven tools and develop no-code agents to enhance workplace productivity

• Build an understanding of how to leverage common foundational models for technical roles in AI

• Develop relationships with future employers

• Dates: September 22-24

• Location: San Francisco, CA (Third Coast Foundry)

• Open to students graduating between December 2026 and June 2029

• Program fee: $450

  • Covers hotel accommodation for 4 nights. Students are responsible for costs related to transportation to and from San Francisco and meals during the program.

  • Financial assistance is available for eligible students, including Odyssey Scholars and those receiving University aid.

• Applications are now closed

Hosted at The Third Coast Foundry, The Polsky Center's new physical space in San Francisco for partner university-founded startups and teams traveling to the Bay Area, this program will provide students with AI tooling training across technical and non-technical tracks.

Afternoon sessions will welcome high-growth startups and leading tech firms for employer-led sessions introducing the variety of AI applications in the workplace and suggestions for how to secure AI-forward roles. Topics Include:

• How to implement AI-driven tools and develop no-code agents to enhance workplace productivity

• Build an understanding of how to leverage common foundational models for technical roles in AI

• Develop relationships with future employers, including startups and leading technology firms

• Date: September 24 | 9:00am – 1:30pm

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Open to All Students (Recommended for 2nd Years)

• Applications are now closed

This program is possible thanks to a generous gift from Caroline & Justin Randall P’26, P’30.

This workshop will provide students with a comprehensive overview of asset management, career paths & what analysts actually do day to day, foundational skills utilized in asset management including: asset classes & portfolio construction, what makes a good industry , and a good company to invest in, valuation techniques and engagement with the management team, structuring an investment thesis and using AI as a public market investor.

• Dates: September 21-24

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Open to Students Graduating Between December 2026 and June 2029

• Applications are now closed

Apply for an exciting opportunity with Career Advancement in Chicago for a four‑day Consulting Recruiting Intensive designed to prepare students for careers across strategy, management, and business consulting. Days one and two will focus on core consulting skill‑building—including problem‑solving frameworks, case interview techniques, and client communication through a live case —while day three will feature case presentations to industry professionals.

Students are expected to arrive in Chicago on September 20.

September 21 | Hosted by EY-Parthenon

EY-Parthenon will provide students with insight into the day-to-day experience of a consultant, including how consulting teams approach client work, collaborate across projects, and navigate early-career responsibilities. This session will help students better understand what the consulting role looks like in practice.

September 22 | Hosted by Accenture

Accenture will lead students through a consulting-focused design thinking experience. Students will learn how consultants use human-centered problem solving to understand client needs, generate ideas, and develop practical solutions.

September 23 | Hosted by PwC

PwC will introduce students to core consulting toolkits while also highlighting how AI is shaping the future of consulting work. This session may include practical exposure to prompt engineering, AI-supported problem solving, research synthesis, and responsible use of AI in a consulting context.

September 24 | Wrapping it Up – Skill Building and Communication

The final day will help students synthesize what they learned across the employer-led sessions and continue building key consulting skills. Students will focus on communication, executive presence, case-based thinking, and how to translate the immersion experience into stronger recruiting preparation.

• Date: September 25

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Open to All Students (Recommended for 2nd Years)

• Applications are now closed

This program is possible thanks to a generous gift from Mei Gao (P'28, P'30) and Tony Tang (MBA'00, P'28, P'30).

This workshop will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the finance recruiting process including timelines and best practices for success including interviewing and networking.

Curriculum

• Finance & IB Recruiting Overview: Understand finance career paths, the investment banking analyst role, and recruiting timelines

• Networking & Positioning: Learn how to network effectively, work with early‑career alumni, and position experiences for finance recruiting

• Interview Preparation Fundamentals: Build a foundation in technical expectations, behavioral storytelling, and interview readiness

• Recruiting Roadmap & Next Steps: Develop a clear action plan for the next 3-6 months and understand available resources and support

• Dates: September 24-25

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Open to Classes of 2028 and 2029

• Applications are now closed

Apply for an exciting opportunity with Career Advancement in Chicago for a two‑day Pathways in Medicine Intensive designed to prepare students for careers in the medical field. Day one will focus on how to gain experience in the sciences and patient-facing clinical care, while day two will explore current med students’ journey to medical school, learn from physicians about some specialty areas, and more.

Students are expected to arrive in Chicago on September 23.

• Dates: September 23-25

• Location: Washington, D.C.

• Open to Students Graduating Between December 2026 and June 2029

• Applications are now closed

Join us in Washington, DC for a National Security & Technology Recruiting Intensive designed to prepare students for careers across both the technical and policy sides of the field. The first segment of the event will focus on hands‑on skill building and exposure to technical roles, while the second will explore policy, governance, and the intersection of technology and public decision‑making.

Through a mix of workshops, interactive sessions, and networking with professionals, students will gain practical skills, industry insight, and connections to confidently pursue internships and full‑time roles in national security and cybersecurity in both public and private capacities.

Students are expected to arrive in Washington, DC on September 22.

Day 1 | Introduction

• National Security Ecosystem: Learn how government agencies, think tanks, and private organizations collaborate on security challenges

• Career Pathways: Explore roles, skills, and career trajectories across national security organizations

• Security Simulation: Practice strategic decision‑making through a simulated national security scenario

Day 2 | Technology and Critical Infrastructure

• Cyber Threat Landscape Briefing: Learn about state‑sponsored cyber operations, ransomware, hybrid warfare, and cyber deterrence

• Cyber Defense Simulation: Walk through a cyber‑incident response scenario to practice decision‑making under pressure

• Emerging Technologies: Explore how AI, quantum computing, and advanced networks are reshaping security risks and opportunities

Day 3 | Strategy and Public-Private Partnership

• Advising Lawmakers: Learn how research and analysis inform national security policy and strategy

• Global Security Trends: Discuss how security challenges are coordinated across borders

• Public‑Private Case Studies: Analyze real‑world incidents such as SolarWinds and Log4Shell

• Dates: September 20-25

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Open to Students Graduating Between December 2026 and June 2029

• Applications are now closed

This program is possible thanks to generous gifts from Amy Carbone AB'83 and Paul Carbone AB'83, Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation, and other donors.

The UChicago Private Markets Program is a one-week immersive academic and career-oriented program to educate students in the Private Markets through theory, cases, and modeling workshops, and position them to pursue professional opportunities in private equity, private credit, family capital and private markets investing, and investment banking.

• Dates: September 22-25

• Location: New York, NY

• Open to Students Selected for Restructuring Finance Cohort

• Applications are now closed

This program is possible thanks to a generous gift from Andrew Milgram (P'29).

This experience will provide students with an introduction to key concepts in restructuring including debt, equity, and both in-court and out-of-court restructuring. This will be foundational for programming in students' sophomore and junior years to prepare them for roles in restructuring. To participate, students must be members of the Restructuring Finance Program.

Day 1 | Restructuring Landscape and Distressed Investing

• Key Players & Core Terminology: Learn the major stakeholders in restructuring and build fluency in essential legal and financial terminology

• Restructuring Ecosystem: Understand how debtors, lenders, advisors, sponsors, and courts interact during distressed situations

• Distressed Investing Overview: Apply an investor’s lens to evaluate distressed opportunities, risk profiles, and strategies

Day 2 | Bankruptcy Process and Financing

• Chapter 11 Foundations: Examine the history, purpose, and key mechanics of U.S. bankruptcy and reorganization

• Bankruptcy Process: Learn first‑day motions, automatic stay, plan confirmation, and the role of judges and stakeholders

• Financing a Restructuring: Explore DIP financing, exit financing, and negotiations among capital providers

Day 3 | Out-of-Court Restructuring

• Liability‑Management Strategies: Analyze amend‑and‑extend, exchange offers, up‑tier transactions, and drop‑down structures

• Out‑of‑Court vs Chapter 11: Evaluate trade‑offs between court‑led and negotiated restructurings

• Case Studies: Review real‑world restructuring scenarios and recent litigation shaping market behavior

Day 4 | Governance and Capital Structure Evaluation

• Restructuring Governance: Understand decision‑making, oversight, and stakeholder dynamics in distressed situations

• Capital Structure Analysis: Identify fulcrum securities, recovery pathways, and investment considerations

• Investor Presentations: Present restructuring recommendations to distressed investors and receive feedback

• Dates: September 22-25

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Open to Students Graduating Between December 2026 and June 2029

• Applications are now closed

This program is possible thanks to generous gifts from Don Wilson (AB'88, P'29, University Trustee) and Henrik & Kristina Raber (P'29).

Apply for an exciting four-day Trading Exploration Intensive designed to introduce students to careers in financial markets and trading! Day one will focus on foundational trading concepts, including market analysis and risk management strategies, along with an introductory trading simulation and overview of common trading firms. Days two and three will feature workshops and employer sessions that explore different areas of trading, including both traditional and alternative trading. We will also discuss how to build a recruiting plan, including timelines to expect and application materials to prepare. The program will conclude on Day Four with a networking event and an advanced trading simulation.

Through a mix of training, interactive sessions, and networking with employers, students will be introduced to the trading industry and gain insight into the roles available.

Students should plan to arrive in Chicago no later than September 21.

Day 1 | Market Fundamentals

• Markets & Asset Classes: Learn how financial markets operate across equities, fixed income, and derivatives

• Market Structure & Risk: Understand trade execution, market mechanics, and basic trading risk

• Intro Trading Simulation: Apply concepts in a live, introductory trading simulation

Day 2 | Sales and Trading in Practice

• Sales & Trading Roles: Explore trader and sales functions and how desks operate day‑to‑day

• Market Analysis: Practice forming market views and trade ideas through applied exercises

• Employer Engagement: Learn directly from professionals through firm‑led sessions and Q&A

Day 3 | Alternative Trading and Recruiting

• Alternative Markets & Technology: Examine quant strategies, digital assets, and tech‑driven trading

• Recruiting Strategy: Learn recruiting timelines, technical prep, and networking best practices

• Employer Panels: Hear from trading professionals about career paths and early‑career success

Day 4 | Advanced Simulation and Networking

• Advanced Trading Simulation: Test decision‑making and risk skills in an extended simulation

• Performance Debrief: Review results and receive targeted feedback

• Careers & Networking: Discuss next steps and connect with employers and alumni

• Dates: September 22-25

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Open to Students Graduating Between December 2026 and June 2029

• Applications are now closed

This program is possible thanks to a generous gift from Melissa Cheong (AB'99, P'29).

This program will serve as an introduction to venture capital investing and the start-up funding lifecycle, from angel investing to IPO. Students will explore how venture capital firms source, evaluate, and structure investments. Offerings include:

• Skill-Building Workshops

• Case Studies

• Practical Application at a VC Firm

• Career Insights

Day 1 | Venture Capital Ecosystem

• Venture Ecosystem Overview: Learn how startups, founders, funds, and investors interact across stages of growth

• VC Core Concepts: Build fluency in venture terminology, firm structures, and investment mechanics

• Portfolio Case Studies: Explore real investment theses, sourcing decisions, and post‑investment involvement

Day 2 | Developing the Investor Lens

• Early Signals & Pattern Recognition: Learn how investors assess potential and form conviction with limited information

• Building Investment Expertise: Understand how VCs develop differentiated views and sector focus

• Operator to Investor Perspectives: Explore how operator experience shapes investment decision‑making

Day 3 | Founder-Led Investing

• Founding in Emerging Markets: Examine how founders identify unmet needs, fundraise, and scale companies

• Investing as a Founder: Analyze how founder experience informs company and team evaluation

• Investment Case Analysis: Review key investment and fundraising decisions in scaling businesses

Day 4 | Strategy and VC Career Pathways

• Focused VC Strategies: Compare corporate and independent VC models and investment approaches

• Fintech & Digital Assets Trends: Explore current themes shaping venture investment theses

• Careers in Venture Capital: Learn about VC career paths, portfolio roles, and how to prepare early