Get involved

  • Visit the William Garrard Reed Finance Center, a state-of-the-art finance research lab with 12 Bloomberg terminals. The center also sponsors professional development events, such as Wall Street Prep and mock super days.
  • Apply for one of Elon’s CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) scholarships. The CFA charter is the designation of excellence in the investment community.
  • Compete on Elon’s team in the annual CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global competition focused on financial analysis.
  • Join Elon’s chapter of the Financial Management Association International, a world-wide organization of finance academicians and professionals.
  • Meet with alumni and prominent women in finance through opportunities organized by the student-led Women in Finance organization.
  • Gain in-depth training through Envestnet, an eLearning program with content from leaders in the financial services industry. Envestnet provides a certification opportunity for students with an interest in the wealth management industry and is funded 100% through an Envestnet scholarship. Completing the certification will help you gain foundational knowledge for getting started in the industry and enhance opportunities for future employment. For more information, please contact Dr. Chris Harris.
  • Volunteer to provide financial literacy lessons to local elementary students through a partnership with Elon’s Center for Financial Literacy and Junior Achievement.
  • Join the Elon Blockchain, a group of passionate students and professors primarily focused on education and research.
  • Learn about the real estate industry with Elon Real Estate Club and network with real estate professionals from around the country.