We meet you where you are and help you get where you want to go.
A network that opens doors
Connect with professionals across investment banking, private equity, consulting, and asset management through weekly meetings with corporate speakers.
Skills you can't get in class
Stock pitches, case competitions, financial modeling, mock interviews, and market watch discussions that go well beyond the classroom.
Step up and lead
Take on leadership through executive board roles: run our analyst programs, book corporate speakers, manage our brand, and oversee our budget.
Our mission
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To develop the next generation of finance professionals at UT Austin, meeting students where they are, fostering a welcoming community, and empowering them to excel through hands-on experience, technical education, and meaningful industry relationships.
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The oldest McCombs-affiliated finance organization on campus
Founded in 1951, what started as a small group of students passionate about finance has grown into a community of 300+ members with alumni at the world's top firms.
Our mission remains unchanged: to provide a welcoming, high-impact environment where any student — regardless of background or experience — can explore their curiosity about finance and build the skills to act on it.
No Experience Required · One Round of Applications
Analyst Program
The Analyst Program is designed for underclassmen and new members with no prior finance experience. In addition to the general member meeting, analysts meet weekly for dedicated training sessions to build the skills needed to succeed in UFA and beyond.
Each week, our Directors of Investments and Consulting lead sessions covering accounting, valuation, financial modeling, and market analysis: everything you need to hit the ground running in UFA and in recruiting.
Gain exposure to high-finance and consulting through weekly lectures and assignments that build knowledge from the ground up.
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Engage and Apply
Participate in stock pitches, case-style exercises, and hands-on projects — turning technical concepts into practical experience.
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Grow Your Network
Connect with a community of like-minded peers while receiving insights on recruiting, resume formatting, and networking.
Analyst Competitions
Every analyst competes twice — once in the fall, once in the spring.
Fall Semester
Stock Pitch Competition
Analyst teams select any publicly traded stock on a U.S. exchange, build their investment thesis, and defend it in front of a room. Top teams advance to a final round.
Format — Round 1 open to all analyst teams. Top 6 advance to finals.
Universe — Any stock listed on a U.S. exchange. Team selects the company.
Judges — UFA upperclassmen and finance alumni.
Prize pool — $1,000 split across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Spring Semester
Case Competition
Analyst teams are assigned a real corporate case and given approximately one week to develop and present their recommendation.
Format — Round 1 open to all analyst teams. Top 6 advance to finals.
Client — A real corporation. Case details released one week before presentations.
Judges — Active industry professionals from the finance and business community.
Prize pool — $1,000 split across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Experience Required · Application + Interview
Investment Team
The Investment Associate Program is where serious finance preparation meets a tight-knit community. You'll build the technical skills recruiters want and the relationships that last long after graduation.
The technical training is rigorous. But ask any Investment Associate what they remember most, and they'll tell you it's the people.
Get paired with UFA upperclassmen who guide you through recruiting, technical prep, and everything they wish they knew when they started.
Market Watch
Weekly sessions covering market-moving news, macro trends, and sector developments. The fastest way to build the market intuition recruiters test for.
Stock Pitches
Build and present stock pitches by industry. Research a company in-depth, develop thesis points, model cash flows, analyze risk, and pitch your findings to the team.
What You'll Learn
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Active Fund Management
Manage a real portfolio, analyze market trends, and pitch investment ideas backed by your own research.
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Financial Modeling
Master Excel-based financial modeling, including DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, and LBO modeling.
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Equity Research
Perform in-depth analysis of public companies and contribute your findings to our annual equity research journal.
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Case Studies
Work through real-world case studies that simulate the analysis and decision-making expected in finance interviews and on the job.
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Leadership Roles
Step into leadership within the team. Members take on roles as industry heads, fund managers, and social leads.
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Recruiting Support
Access resources for technical interview prep, resume reviews, and networking strategies to land roles in IB, PE, and AM.
Experience Required · Application + Interview
Consulting Team
UFA's Consulting Associates tackle real business problems, build client-ready deliverables, and develop the structured thinking that top firms look for.
Outside the casework, you'll find a group that genuinely enjoys spending time together, from team socials and dinners to friendships that last long after graduation.
Practice live case interviews. Sharpen your structured thinking and communication under realistic interview conditions.
Industry Deep Dives
Explore consulting frameworks applied to real industries. Sessions cover market sizing, competitive analysis, and strategic recommendations.
Client Simulations
Build and present consulting deliverables to simulated clients. Develop slide decks, synthesize findings, and defend your recommendations.
Recruitment
Your path into UFA starts here.
Membership tiers
Choose your level of involvement
All UT Austin students are welcome. No prior finance experience required.
Next Recruitment CycleAnalyst, Investment Associates, and Consulting Associates applications open Fall 2026 (September).
Open year-round
General Membership
Attend weekly Wednesday speaker meetings, access networking events, and get access to the full UFA community. Open to all UT Austin students at any time — no application required.
After joining HornsLink, pay dues via Venmo @TEXASUFA25
Applications currently closed
Analyst
An introductory program covering finance fundamentals, stock pitches, and market discussions. Open to all UT Austin students with no experience required. Applications open each fall and spring semester.
A selective, application-based track with deep technical training, one-on-one mentorship, and strong recruiting outcomes. Applications open each fall and spring semester.
A selective, application-based track focused on real client engagements, case-study training, and developing the structured thinking top firms look for. Applications open each fall and spring semester.
Applications open each fall and spring semester. Follow @texasufa for exact dates each cycle.
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Info Session 1
Meet current members and learn about each program.
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Applications Open
Complete the application form including your resume and headshot.
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Coffee Chat 1
An informal setting to connect with current members.
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Info Session 2
A second chance to ask questions and connect with team leads.
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Coffee Chat 2
Another opportunity to meet members and get a feel for each team.
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Applications Close
Submit your completed application before the deadline.
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Interviews
Technical, behavioral, and fit interview. IA & CA only.
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Decisions Released
Offers sent out to accepted applicants via email.
Everything you need to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Analysts meet weekly to build technical skills, explore different career paths, and connect with peers in a collaborative environment.
Associates form a smaller, selective group focused on technical interview prep, stock pitching or pro bono consulting, one-on-one mentorship, and strong recruiting outcomes.
No, you must be a general member and pay dues to attend regular UFA events. General membership is open year-round with no application required.
Show up to info sessions, meet the team, and be genuine in your application. We look for drive and curiosity, not a perfect GPA or prior finance experience.
Not at all. UFA is open to all UT Austin students regardless of major. We have members from CS, Economics, Liberal Arts, Engineering, and more. A genuine interest in finance is what matters.
Yes, we offer socials for both the Analyst and Associate programs throughout the year. General members are invited to select events as well.
General members attend one weekly meeting on Wednesdays from 5–6 PM. Analysts and Associates have additional meetings and work outside of that time.
In-depth equity research and market analysis written by our Investment Associates, covering public companies across industries.
Fall 2025
Fall 2025 Research Report
Our inaugural Equity Research Journal, a collection of equity research and macro analysis produced by UFA Investment Associates. This edition covers TMT, Healthcare, Energy, Financials, Consumer, and Industrials, featuring deep-dives into companies of all sizes.
Every week, UFA Investment Associates write and publish original market commentary on the companies, deals, and macro trends they're actively following.
Whether you're a prospective member, a company looking to recruit our students, or a business interested in working with our team, we want to hear from you.
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UT Austin's Largest Finance Org
Why UFA?
What sets us apart
Start here. Go anywhere.
UFA is built around you. We offer the breadth, access, and community to explore every corner of finance on your own terms, without locking you into a single path before you're ready.
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We bring the industry to you
From bulge-bracket bankers to PE professionals, we bring real practitioners into the room so you do not have to cold-email your way into a conversation.
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The widest curriculum on campus
IB, PE, asset management, consulting, corporate finance, tech. UFA is the only finance organization at UT that covers all of it under one roof, so you can explore before you commit.
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Involvement at every level
No matter where you are in your finance journey, there is a place for you in UFA. General Member, Analyst, or Associate, you choose how deep you go.
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A Community Every Week
Every Wednesday we feed you. Showing up is easy when there is a meal waiting, and it is part of what makes UFA feel like a community rather than just another club.
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A clear path upward
Three in four Investment and Consulting Associates began in the Analyst Program. UFA rewards commitment, and the analyst program is the proven pipeline into our most selective teams.
Where our members go
Our Recent Placements
UFA members have landed internships and full-time roles at the most respected firms in finance, from Wall Street banks to Texas-based institutions.
Ready to find your place?
General membership is always open. Analyst and Associate recruitment cycles launch at the start of every fall and spring semester.
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