UChicago's Consulting Symposium for 2nd & 3rd Years - Friday, May 1, 2026 | Apply by April 23!!
UChicago is hosting the 11th annual Consulting Symposium! This is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the consulting world, establish a network early, and experience the nuanced differences of what makes each firm and firm's culture unique. Whether you've already decided that you'll be recruiting for consulting or would like to learn more about the industry, submit your resume to attend! You'll walk away from this event having made valuable connections that will position you for recruiting in the industry.
The Symposium kicks off the 2027 consulting recruiting season and provides networking opportunities with leading management and economic consulting firms. The day includes an industry insights panel with senior leaders, networking, and group case simulations/walk-throughs that are a critical step in the application process.
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm CT
Location: The Study Hotel at UChicago (1227 E 60th Street)
Open to: Current 2nd and 3rd year students
Attire: Business Professional
Past event sponsors include: Accenture, Analysis Group, Bain & Company, Charles River Associates, Cornerstone Research, GEP, EY-Parthenon, L.E.K, McKinsey & Company, NERA Economic Consulting, Red Chalk Group, The Boston Consulting Group, The Cambridge Group, and more!
Apply with your resume by Thursday, April 23 at 5pm CT. By applying to the Symposium, you are acknowledging that you will be present for the entirety of the event.
If you are no longer able to attend the event, you're expected to contact the event organizer, Nadia Casperson (ncasperson@uchicago.edu), up to one (1) week before the scheduled event. Else, you will be considered a "no show" to the event, which could result in deactivation from recruiting on Handshake per UChicago's Recruiting Guidelines.
Acceptance emails for the Consulting Symposium will be sent on a rolling basis. The event attracts 200 students every year and we encourage to submit your resume as soon as you know you can attend and are interested in this type of an opportunity.
Please reach out to Nadia Casperson at ncasperson@uchicago.edu with any questions.