Trek frequently asked questions
The CoB Treks provide opportunities for business students to learn about various industries and career options. Participants will learn from leaders in their chosen field, hear from successful alumni speakers, connect with alumni mentors, and practice their professional skills.
Applications open April 2026.
New York City Career Trek – Theme: Wall Street; 2026 Fall Break
Application deadline: TBD
Open to sophomores only
Northern Virginia Career Trek: Theme: Consulting; 2027 Winter Break
Application deadline: TBD
Open to all years and CoB majors
Spring Break 2027 Trek – Location to be announced
Application deadline: TBD
Open to all years and CoB majors
Northern Virginia - No cost
- Note: If you live 60 miles or more from McLean, VA we offer a discounted hotel room for the duration of the trek
New York City - $400
- Note: Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the city. Additional details will be provided upon selection.
- Scholarships are available to help with the program fee.
Scholarship available
JMU College of Business students who are in good standing with the university are eligible to apply for a Trek.
The New York City Trek (Finance Focus) is open only to sophomores of all CoB majors, however the trek will focus on industry areas that are specifically of interest to Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Finance majors.
Northern Virginia Career Trek is open all years and all CoB majors
Previous participants may apply; however, preference will be given to students who have never attended a CoB Trek.
Applications will open April 2026. Learn about applying.
Your submission should include a professional resume (please schedule an appointment with the University Career Center to have it reviewed before signing up), and you should demonstrate the following qualities:
- Strong interest in exploring career options & knowledge of industries of interest
- A minimum 3.0 GPA
- Willingness to work hard
- Good interpersonal skills
Participants are required to attend a minimum of one virtual pre-Trek meeting. During the Trek, participants must be prepared to ask questions and show interest in the presentations and career fields. All participants will be expected to:
- Act and dress professionally
- Attend ALL scheduled events and be ON TIME to all sessions
- Research the organizations to be visited ahead of time
Students who do not meet these expectations will be asked to leave the experience.
After screening by the CoB Office of Professional Development and Engagement, the most qualified applicants will be selected.
Yes. We are excited that you had such a rewarding experience. However, preference will be given to students who haven’t been on a Trek previously.
Contact Erica Kann, Associate Director, Office of Professional Development and Engagement, at kannes@jmu.edu or 540-568-3035.