PROSPECTIVE STUDENT EVENTS

SIEML Webinar: Maximizing The Fall For Your Best Application

Thursday, August 28
4 pm PT/7:00 pm ET
Click here to RSVP or email sieml@ucop.edu

The application for the 2026 Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders (SIEML) is due January 7, 2026.

Learn more about this dynamic University of California-wide graduate business initiative that is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors from HBCUs and HSIs nationwide. SIEML scholars receive vast benefits from an all-expense paid business and leadership bootcamp at a UC campus to up to 2 years of full-fee and tuition fellowships at UC graduate business schools.

During this session, you'll also hear tips on how to use the fall to pull together your strongest application. Please make sure to select prospective student when you RSVP. 

SIEML Information Session at Fresno State

Monday, September 22
7:00 pm PT - 8:15/8:30 pm PT
Fresno State Smittcamp Family Honors College | 2345 E San Ramon Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 | Room: MCL 121
Click here to RSVP 

SIEML is coming to Fresno State in September. Meet program leadership and alumni at this Honors Colloquium session that is open to ALL Bulldogs. Learn more about this dynamic University of California-wide graduate business initiative that is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors from HBCUs and HSIs nationwide. SIEML scholars receive vast benefits from an all-expense paid business and leadership bootcamp at a UC campus to up to 2 years of full-fee and tuition fellowships at UC graduate business schools.

Please make sure to select prospective student when you RSVP. While this session is part of a standing course, you do not need to be a Smittcamp Family Honors student to attend.

CSULA Graduate School Fair

Wednesday, September 17
10:00 am PT - 2:00 pm PT
CSU LA John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, North Wing

Meet UC SIEML at the University of California Graduate Studies booth during the fair, and learn more about the graduate business opportunities available. No registration required.

Graduate School Fair in Atlanta

Thursday, October 9
3:00 pm PT - 6:00 pm ET
Clark Atlanta University - Bishop Cornelius L. Henderson Student Center 
Register from your campus Handshake account

We invite you to meet representatives from UC SIEML and the UC Berkeley Accelerated Access program at this fair hosted by the Atlanta University Center Consortium.  

Umoja Conference College Fair in San Jose

Friday, November 7
8:00 am PT - 5:00 pm PT
San Jose McEnery Convention Center 

For those attending the Umoja Conference, UC SIEML will have a table at the College Fair.  Please note, this event requires a ticket purchase through the conference host.

SAVE THE DATE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Here is a sneak peak into our fall travel. We will be sharing more details about these events as they become available. If you haven't signed up already, join our mailing list, make sure to share where you're located, and we'll send an invite when we finalize the events in your area. 

• Information Session at CSU Fullerton: Tuesday, September 16 (evening TBD)
• Information Session at UC Merced: Wednesday, September 24 (likely at 2 pm)
• Atlanta Area Networking Mixer with UC Berkeley Haas: Wednesday, November 8, 2025 (evening TBD)
• DC Area Networking Mixer: Friday, November 21 (evening TBD)

ALUMNI EVENTS

SIEML Information Session at Fresno State

Monday, September 22
7:00 pm PT - 8:15/8:30 pm PT
Fresno State Smittcamp Family Honors College | 2345 E San Ramon Ave, Fresno, CA 93710 | Room: MCL 121
Click here to RSVP 

SIEML is coming to Fresno State in September. We invite all current Bulldogs to join us on the panel and share your experiences with future students. Please make sure to select alumni when you RSVP. 

SIEML Central Valley Alumni Dinner

Tuesday, September 23
5:45 pm PT - 7:00 pm PT
Old Spaghetti Factory | 1610 E Shaw Ave | Fresno, CA 93710
Click here to RSVP 

You're invited to join us for this exclusive alumni-only dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Please make sure to select alumni when you RSVP. 

SAVE THE DATE FOR ALUMNI

Here is a sneak peak into our fall travel. We will be sharing more details about these events as they become available. If you haven't signed up already, join our mailing list, make sure to share where you're located, and we'll send an invite when we finalize the events in your area. You are welcome to invite students you think would be interested in applying for SIEML.

• Information Session and Networking Mixer at CSU Fullerton: Tuesday, September 16 (evening TBD)
  
  • We'd love to have you share your SIEML experiences with prospective students
• Information Session at UC Merced: Wednesday, September 24 (likely at 2 pm)
  • We'd love to have you share your SIEML experiences with prospective students
• Atlanta Area Networking Mixer with UC Berkeley Haas: Wednesday, November 8, 2025 (evening TBD) 
  
  • We'd love to have you join us for this event with both alumni as well as prospective students
• DC Area Networking Mixer: Friday, November 21 (evening TBD)
  • UC SIEML is returning to DC for this lively event with both alumni and prospective students