Eller Rising Professionals

Eller Rising Professionals

Eller Rising Professionals is a year-long intensive program for Foundational Business Management first-year students at the University of Arizona.

The program meets weekly, and consists of a series of professional development workshops, competitive team challenges and case competitions, philanthropy events and networking opportunities. The activities of the Eller Rising Professionals Program are facilitated by the Eller Leadership Board and Eller Undergraduate Programs staff. Eller Rising Professionals was formerly known as the E.L.I.T.E. (Eller Leadership & Integrity Training for Excellence) program from 2007-2022, but has been rebranded to be more inclusive of our diverse student population and better reflect the current goals of the organization. For additional information, please email us at eller-risingprofessionals@eller.arizona.edu.   

Who Should Join the Eller Rising Professionals Program?

The Eller Leadership Board is recruiting motivated students who will add value to a community committed to personal development, social involvement and achieving high-level academic and career related goals.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Unweighted high school GPA of 3.400, or greater
  • Admitted to the University of Arizona, Foundational Business Management major
  • Will be a first-time first year student in August 2024

Benefits for members of the Eller Rising Professionals Program include:

  • Professional development, including resume and cover letter workshops 
  • Mentorship from Eller students on the Eller Leadership Board
  • Networking with various companies, Eller faculty, and challenges with local organizations

 Membership Requirements

  • $150 program fee [need-based scholarships available, please inquire if applicable]
  • Must attend at least 80% of weekly meetings overall
  • Maintain business casual dress code

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Advisors

Eller Leadership Board

The Eller Leadership Board is responsible for guiding the direction and activities of the Eller Rising Professionals Program. Each participant in Eller Rising Professionals is assigned a mentor from the Eller Leadership Board.  Mentors have first-hand experience in the Eller Rising Professionals program, lead team activities, provide practical guidance and professional development to students in Eller Rising Professionals. The Eller Leadership Board serves as a resource for Foundational Business Management first-year students, enabling them to network among peers and develop connections that will help them achieve success in their upper division Eller College experience and professional career.

Eller Leadership Board Members

Seniors

  • Natalie Dafoe (Marketing)
  • Melina Davis (Marketing)
  • Jacob Fink (Accounting)
  • Quincy Iverson (Marketing & MIS)
  • McKenzie Lindgren (Marketing & MIS)
  • Ryan Sadowsky (MIS)

Juniors

  • Jaclyn Davis (Foundational Business Management, intended Finance & Marketing)
  • Grace Garrett (Foundational Business Management, intended Accounting)
  • Fiona Hart (Foundational Business Management, intended Finance & Entrepreneurship)
  • Sota Irla (Foundational Business Management, intended Finance, MIS, & Entrepreneurship)
  • Madison Mulkins (Foundational Business Management, intended Marketing & MIS)
  • Zakaria Odr (Foundational Business Management, intended Finance & MIS)

Sophomores 

  • Diego Cardenas (Finance)
  • Maria deGrasse (Foundational Business Management)
  • Kyra Fieger (Accounting & MIS)
  • Oskar Hepworth (Accounting & MIS)
  • Bennett Johnson (Accounting & MIS)

Application Process

You may apply for the Eller Rising Professionals Program by completing the form below.

Please find the anticipated timeline below. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis—however, only applications submitted by the priority deadline are guaranteed this timeline.

  • March 1st, 2024              Priority Application Deadline (rolling application still available)
  • March 4th, 2024             Interviews Begin
  • July 26th, 2024               Interviews End
  • Rolling Admission*       Decision Emails Sent
  • August 2nd, 2024*        Payment Deadline

*The Eller Rising Professionals Program offers rolling interviews, admission, and payment deadlines. However, there is limited space in Eller Rising Professionals and completion of the interview process as well as payment of the program fee are required to confirm a student slot. Eller Rising Professionals may fill out before the final deadlines listed. 

Applications are now CLOSED for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are no longer accepting new applicants.