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Fall 2025 Applications Are Open

Students can apply for Investment Associate and AVP roles. Students are also welcome to join as general members (no application required).

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 
  • Application Opens: September 9, 2025 (rolling)

    Application Closes: September 18, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

    Targeted Application Decision Date: September 24, 2025

    First Fall Meeting: October 3, 2025

  • Anyone interested in joining must submit an application with a preference for one of three membership types (general member, investment associate, or AVP/VP). Interviews will be conducted for all Investment Associate and AVP/VP applicants, with final decisions made by late-September.

  • Microlumbia consists of three membership options: (1) General Members, (2) Investment Associates, and (3) AVP/VPs.

    General members will be included on all club-wide communication about education and social events. They will also receive periodic updates on the fund’s activities. : Investment associates will be called on to help source and diligence potential investments for the fund. AVPs/VPs will help lead various elements of the club’s operations (management, events, education, alumni relations, fundraising, impact measurement, etc.).

  • Any current first- or second-year MBA (August or J-term) and EMBA student. Due to limitations with our operating structure, we do not accept applications from other Columbia programs (undergrad, SIPA, SUMA, etc.). However, students may submit a note on the “Contact Us” page to be included in future communications and community-wide events.