ULI Undergraduate Program

Summary

In 2021, ULI is piloting a virtual program for undergraduate students without requiring them to become members. The program will introduce students to ULI at the local, national, and global levels, connect them to the global network of leaders who are ULI members, and inspire them to become leaders throughout their careers.

In support of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, we seek to welcome a diverse body of students into the real estate industry and related fields as we continue to grow the diversity and inclusiveness of our own member network and the broader industry. ULI network and resources provide an impactful, interdisciplinary opportunity for a lifetime career and educational journey, so that all students can change the world for the better.

Register

– Register as an individual student.

– A college or university can email [email protected] to purchase for a group of students.

Overview

  • Virtual program available throughout the U.S. and Canada. All webinars will be available afterward on-demand.
  • Commercial real estate development and finance programming with pathways for undergraduates who are new to CRE.
  • Cost is $20/student.
  • Does not include ULI membership.
  • Students completing the requirements receive a badge of recognition from ULI.
  • Students can purchase individual participation in the program.
  • A whole university, a college, or a single program, department, or center can purchase the program in bulk for students.

Virtual Program

  1. Fall: Kick off. 1 webinar to start the program and introduce students to ULI.
  2. Fall/Winter: Peer Networking event. One event to facilitate student connections across markets and disciplines.
  3. Fall/Winter/Spring: Employer Series. Three webinars by ULI member companies to introduce students to their work and career paths.
  4. Fall/Winter/Spring: Mentoring pilot program. One round of small group “flash” mentoring sessions with ULI members. Spaces will be limited.
  5. Spring/Summer: Commencement. 1 webinar to conclude the program.

Content

  • Foundations of Real Estate (FoRE). Free access to the first course, Introduction to the Foundations of Real Estate, in the FoRE certificate program, an on-demand, video and tutorial-based introduction to commercial real estate offered on ULI Learning.
  • ULI Knowledge Finder. Access to limited, curated content specifically for students from ULI’s award-winning global real estate library. Knowledge Finder has the latest ULI reports and publications, including research reports, Case Studies, Emerging Trends in Real Estate®, Advisory Services panel reports, and thousands of events from around the world, including Fall Meeting and Spring Meeting.

Requirements

Students who complete the following will receive a badge of completion from ULI.

  • Attend at least three virtual or in-person events described above.
  • Create a free ULI account and:
    • List their educational institution
    • Add their bio
    • Respond to all demographic questions in their ULI account profile (“prefer not to answer” is an option)
    • Set their interests in Knowledge Finder

Eligibility

  • Any student currently enrolled full or part-time in an undergraduate degree or certificate program can participate in the program, as can any ULI member who is a student (undergraduate or graduate) or faculty member.
  • Undergraduate students do not need to be ULI members to participate.
  • The program does not include ULI membership for students. Students may wish to purchase ULI Associate Membership at the Student rate. Universities that wish to purchase memberships for undergraduate or graduate students can receive discounts for a group of 10 or more students by contacting [email protected].
  • The program does not include ULI membership for Faculty or Directors. These memberships are available to purchase individually or as part of a Public Agency Membership (open to accredited universities), which includes one Full Membership and two Associate Memberships at a discounted rate.
  • ULI membership will provide the following additional benefits: Access to the ULI Member Directory; ULI Navigator; ULI Knowledge Finder; ULI Case Studies; Urban Land magazine; ULI Bookstore discounts; local and national events; and eligibility for local leadership roles, et al. Learn more at org/join.

Additional opportunities

University Forum. Two to four facilitated discussions for faculty, administrators, and ULI members interested in student engagement at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Open to all ULI Full members, and to Associate Members or nonmembers By Invite Only.