EY Student Leaders Program

EY Student Leaders

The School of Management (SOM) EY Student Leaders program, sponsored by EY, instills in its members a growth-oriented mindset and empowers them with the skills needed to build the world they want. Assisted by a supportive community of peers and alumni, EY Student Leaders are encouraged to collaborate, innovate, think critically, and solve problems creatively. The program cultivates leaders who are not only skilled at the interpersonal and technical aspects of running a business, but are committed to creating positive social change. EY Student Leaders pursue: career readiness, transformative relationships, leadership skill development, and positive social change.

Admission to the Program

Incoming SOM Students

Select students entering their first year of undergraduate work at are invited to enroll in the EY Student Leaders program following their acceptance into the School of Management. 

Current SOM Students in their First or Second-Year at

Current SOM students in their first or second-year of undergraduate work at University will have the opportunity to apply for admission into the program in the Spring semester (for admission the following Fall). All students in SOM in their first or second-year of undergraduate studies will be notified when the application is open. Once an application is submitted, select students are invited to participate in a formal interview with the EY Student Leaders Program Director and members of the executive board. Following the interviews, final decisions regarding acceptance are made by the EY Student Leaders Program Director

Selection Criteria

Students are selected for the program based on their demonstration of:

  • Academic excellence,
  • Leadership, and
  • Commitment to the community

Program Activities

EY Student Leaders will have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through:

  • Individual mentoring with EY executives. 
  • Peer mentorship.
  • Alumni workshops and speaker series.
  • Faculty-led workshops exposing students to innovative technologies.
  • Community-engaged projects with fellow EY Student leaders.
  • Annual business/cultural trip to a large city.
  • Professional networking with business executives from a variety of professions.
  • Training in statistical and data-driven decision-making, including data visualization, programming, modeling, and advanced analytic methods. 

Additional Program Benefits

  • Priority housing preference for first-year students.
  • Priority course registration for each semester students are in the program.
  • A transcript notation indicating participation in the honors program.
  • A certificate issued upon graduation by EY and the School of Management.

Program Requirements

All students are required to meet the academic standards and program components outlined below in order to remain in the program and attain honors designation at graduation.

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher.
  • Enroll in the honors seminars each semester (no credit) and fulfill the participation requirements defined in the required course syllabi (i.e., committee membership, seminar attendance, attendance at mandatory events, completion of community service hours, etc.).
  • Complete two elective business courses designated as “technical electives.” Non-SOM technical electives will be considered on a case-by-case basis (must be pre-approved by the EY Student Leaders Program Director).
  • Complete three C or J gen ed courses (all SOM undergraduates must complete two C or J gen eds).
  • Enroll in MGMT 261 - Leadership Training (one credit during the Spring semester of sophomore year).
  • Enroll in MGMT 360 - Analytics Project (two credits, usually during junior year).

Building a Better Working World

EY’s stated purpose is . EY is a global professional services and accounting firm with over 400,000 employees in over 700 offices. One of the Big Four accounting firms, it made Forbes 2024 lists of America’s Best Employers by State, World’s Best Management Consulting Firms, and America’s Best Management Consulting Firms. EY’s services are focused on four primary strategic areas: Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax. Its work helps organizations manage risk, comply with regulations, and optimize their operations; contributing to economic stability and growth. With a focus on fostering innovation and supporting businesses in navigating complex challenges, EY not only assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals, but seeks to strengthen trust in the broader financial system.