Fall 2026
FAQs
Find answers about the Fall 2026 schedule, eligibility, applications, team experience, and pitch rounds.
What Students Should Know
When does the Fall 2026 competition take place?
It began with a virtual kickoff workshop on September 18 and concludes with the final round in NYC on November 13, 2026.
What will students do in the competition?
Over 8 weeks, teams choose a public company, study the business and industry, build an LBO model, and get feedback. All teams defend their recommendation in the virtual semifinal, with the Final Four advancing to NYC.
Who is eligible to participate?
The Fall 2026 intake was open to qualified juniors and seniors in any UConn School of Business major. The cohort is capped at 40 students.
Finance majors are not required.
What company will teams analyze?
Each team chooses a public company that meets the rules in the LBO Case Overview. Selected participants receive the full Build Guide.
Who pitches and attends the NYC final?
The Final Four teams will pitch. Participants whose teams do not advance are strongly encouraged to attend the NYC final.
Are Fall 2026 applications still open?
The Fall 2026 application window closed Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11:45 p.m. ET.
Who participated in prior competitions?
The 2023 and 2024 competitions had 75 participants across a range of School of Business majors. The Past Competitions page also shows career areas among former finalists.
Applications
Fall 2026 Applications
Applications closed Thursday, September 10 at 11:45 p.m. ET.
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