Welcome to UpClose 2009

The Ross School of Business' Black Business Students Association (BBSA) and the Hispanic & Latino Business Students Association (HLBSA) are partnering with the Office of Admissions to offer a diversity recruitment event that gives prospective fulltime MBA students the opportunity to experience Ross "UpClose."

At Ross we believe that a broad-based, diverse community is essential to the character of our School, to the education and leadership development of our students, and to the contribution we make to business and society through our graduates. UpClose is an integral part of our continuing efforts to enroll a diverse student body.

Historically the UpClose weekend was designed to attract talented African American, Hispanic American, and Native American applicants to the Ross MBA program. We’ve expanded this event to include all prospective students, of any race or ethnicity, with an interest in improving the representation of minorities in business schools and in management.

Agenda

The UpClose agenda includes:

• Current student panel
• Career development workshop
• Tips on applying to Ross
• Social Events

**Please note that regular classes are not scheduled on Fridays.  If you are interested in sitting in on a class please register for our Thursday Ross VIP (Visit in Person) program.  You will have the opportunity to attend up to two classes as part of your visit.

In addition, all participants will be paired with members of the Black Business Students Association or the Hispanic and Latino Business Students Association for activities.

Attendance

Due to space constraints, participation in the UpClose event is by application only.

Applications are due September 17, 2009.  Apply Now!

Candidates will be notified of their status by Thursday, September 24, 2009.


Please Note

• Attendance does not in any way serve as prescreening for the admissions process
• Participation or non-participation will not impact your potential acceptance into the MBA program itself
• Information submitted for UpClose will not substitute for or be reviewed alongside a completed application to the Ross MBA program
• Space is limited; participation is by application only