Vandy 2 Wall Street (V2WS) Program with Wall Street Prep

The Vanderbilt Career Center, with support from the Owen Graduate School of Management and the Hoogland Undergraduate Business Program, is excited to partner with Wall Street Prep (WSP), a leading financial training firm, to launch year three of the Vandy 2 Wall Street (V2WS) program. 

This comprehensive learning path for rising sophomores looking to embark on a career in finance will bridge the gap between academics and real-world applications to give students the technical skillset necessary to land a coveted summer internship at a leading financial firm. The Vandy 2 Wall Street (V2WS) program will begin with a virtual kick-off presentation on May 5th and continue with self-paced work over the summer.  Students who complete the requisite summer work are invited to join the multiple Wall Street Prep sessions on campus during the fall 2026 semester, as well as a networking opportunity in the form of a recruiting seminar on October 11, 2026, and may also be eligible to participate in a trek to NYC in November 2026.  

Who?  

Rising sophomore access will be prioritized, but upperclassmen access to the asynchronous WSP coursework (only) will also be considered if there are seats available. 

What?  

Finance Industry Career Virtual Kick-Off Session:  90-minute Wall Street Prep (WSP) presentation covering the finance industry/careers and how to access WSP online courses, most likely May 5, 2026, from 4:00-6:00pm CT (final date still to be confirmed).  A recording will be available for those with work commitments. 

Four Self-Paced Wall Street Prep (WSP) Courses:  Four WSP courses spanning approximately 23 hours of self-paced work to be completed over the summer including: 1) Excel Crash Course, 2) Accounting Crash Course, 3) Analyzing Financial Reports, and 4) Corporate Finance Crash Course. Completion of all courses by August 19, 2026, and a passing grade for each of the four exams are required to earn a WSP certificate and qualify for the live, on-campus seminars held during the fall semester. 

Live Technical Seminar 1: Two-day WSP Accounting & Financial Modeling seminar taught by an industry practitioner who conducts training at top investment banks and leading institutions.  One full weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 5th & 6th from 9:00am-5:00pm. 

Live Technical Seminar 2:  One-day WSP Technical Interview Prep seminar on Sunday, October 18th from 9:00am-5:00pm. 

Recruiting Seminar: For students who complete all the above components, we will host a one-day seminar with various industry leaders. Panel discussions and networking will be featured. This will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

NYC Trek: Students who complete all the above components may be eligible to participate in a trek to NYC to explore multiple pathways in finance, partnering with top firms. Early November 2026.    

How to Register?  

Submit your resume via Handshake by 11:59pm CT on April 20, 2026.  

More information can be found on the Vandy to Wall Street (V2WS) website - Vandy 2 Wall Street | Vanderbilt Career Center | Vanderbilt University.