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Here at Virginia Tech, we offer a wide range of student organizations that provide valuable learning experiences outside the classroom for finance students. We strongly encourage our students to get involved and take advantage of the networking, leadership, and service opportunities these groups offer.

Below are some of the most popular finance-related student organizations, complete with descriptions, links to their websites and active faculty advisors.

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    SEED
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    SEED (Student-managed Endowment for Educational Development) offers finance students hands-on experience managing a $5M stock portfolio funded by VT’s endowment. One of the largest undergrad equity funds, SEED boasts a 100% placement rate with top firms like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan. Admission is highly competitive, with students selected through a rigorous application process. Faculty Advisor: Randy Billingsley

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    BASIS
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    BASIS (Bond And Securities Investing by Students), Virginia Tech’s student-run fixed-income group, manages a $5M bond portfolio, giving members hands-on experience in credit analysis, bond valuation, and portfolio management across corporate, government, and supranational debt. Admission is highly competitive, making BASIS a prestigious opportunity for students passionate about fixed-income markets. Faculty Advisor: Will Coleman

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    CREDIT
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    Credit Education Investment Team (CREDIT) at Virginia Tech manages a $2M portfolio of private credit and commercial bank loan participations, giving students hands-on experience in credit analysis and valuable skills for careers in the fast-growing private credit market. Funded by the Virginia Tech Endowment, CREDIT offers a unique experiential learning opportunity. Faculty Advisor: Steven Beach

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    Financial Planning Association Student Chapter
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    The Financial Planning Association (FPA) Student Chapter connects students with financial planning and wealth management professionals through guest speakers, networking, and community service, including teaching financial life skills to local youth.

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    Finance Club
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    Open to all finance majors, the Finance Club connects students with peers, alumni, and faculty while exploring finance careers. It hosts networking events, including faculty mixers, helping students build relationships. The club also organizes info sessions on the finance curriculum, career paths, and the placement process for internships and jobs. Faculty Advisor(s): Mike Kender and Elesha Wikle

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    The Fintech Club
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    Founded in 2021, Virginia Tech’s FinTech Club welcomes all majors to explore financial technology through hands-on projects, industry networking, mentoring, and competitions, offering students valuable experience in quant finance and fintech innovation. Faculty Advisor: Cara Spicer

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    Finance for Females and Friends
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    Finance for Females and Friends empowers students of all majors to take control of their financial futures through panels, corporate visits, workshops, and networking that explore careers in finance and build financial confidence for lifelong success. Faculty Advisor: Elesha Wikle

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    Investment Banking Group
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    The Investment Banking Group prepares students for careers in investment banking, private equity, and alternative investments through hands-on training in valuation, networking, interview prep, and deal simulations to ensure success in internships and beyond. Faculty Advisor: Mike Kender

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    Entrepreneurship Club
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    The Entrepreneur Club (also known as E-Club) helps students of all majors explore starting their own businesses through guest speakers, workshops, pitch competitions, and hackathons, offering hands-on experience and networking opportunities.

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    Consulting Group
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    The Consulting Club helps business students explore consulting careers through guest speakers, case competitions, and real-world projects with local businesses, building skills in analysis, strategy, and presentation to prepare for internships and jobs.

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    Innovate
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    Innovate is an interdisciplinary residential community where students of all majors explore entrepreneurship through courses, pitch competitions, hackathons, and networking with entrepreneurs and capital providers in Blacksburg, DC, NYC, and Boston.

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    Collegiate Women in Business
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    Collegiate Women in Business (CWIB) empowers students of all majors through professional development, networking, company partnerships, alumni mentorship, and annual treks to connect with business professionals and explore career opportunities. Faculty Advisor(s): Nadia Rogers and Michelle Seref

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    Business Horizons
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    Business Horizonsis a student-run career fair held twice a year, bringing 100+ employers to campus and giving students hands-on experience in event planning, networking, and building connections with potential employers.

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    Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity
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    Delta Sigma Pi, Zeta Upsilon chapter, is a professional business fraternity at Virginia Tech dedicated to fostering academic excellence, leadership, and professional growth among business students. Through networking, real-world learning, and a strong sense of community, the chapter builds a foundation for future business leaders while promoting ethical standards, civic responsibility, and closer ties between students and the commercial world.