Program Snapshot
Career Preparation
How do you find the right career? We're here to help you navigate it all. You’ll receive career coaching and leadership development to help you grow personally and professionally. From career exploring to resume building and networking, you can expect a life-changing experience.
Learn MoreEnhance Your Potential
This transformational 3-week program is designed for undergrads and recent graduates from all institutions and majors. It blends the classroom, consulting, and coaching to expand your career potential. Submit your application today and take the first step toward expanding your possibilities alongside bright people from all over the world.
Learn MoreReal-World Experience
Combine classroom learning with real consulting projects. You’ll work in teams to devise solutions to real business challenges for a diverse mix of companies. Then, you’ll present your ideas to executives and receive valuable feedback. It's like gaining the experience of multiple internships.
Learn MoreMake the Most of your Summer
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Students
Each student has a unique story–just like you. Meet some of our students and hear why they chose Accelerator® Summer Business Immersion.
Hear from our Accelerator students about the consulting projects they worked on, and how their Vanderbilt Accelerator experience has given them business fundamentals to build upon.
Find out why Vanderbilt's Accelerator program is like gaining the experience of multiple internships in 3 weeks.
Hear from our Accelerator students about the consulting projects they worked on, and how their Vanderbilt Accelerator experience has given them business fundamentals to build upon.
By the numbers
97
The percentage of Accelerator 2024 student survey respondents reported being extremely or very satisfied with the program.
Take a Virtual Tour of Owen
Explore our newly renovated building located in the heart of Nashville, thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration and connection. From our beautiful courtyard and in-house café to versatile spaces and accessible staff offices, every corner reflects our commitment to your success. Take a virtual tour of the place where our tight-knit community thrives!
Explore our newly renovated building located in the heart of Nashville, thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration and connection. From our beautiful courtyard and in-house café to versatile spaces and accessible staff offices, every corner reflects our commitment to your success. Take a virtual tour of the place where our tight-knit community thrives!
What's New
Learn how the Vanderbilt Accelerator program launched Alex Smiley’s finance career, providing skills and leading to top internship offers
Students ideate, research, and pitch plausible opportunities for HCA Healthcare to expand into new asset classes
Accelerator Summer Business Immersion at Vanderbilt: Students pitch creative marketing strategies to promote Red Bull’s Jukebox event, gaining hands-on consulting experience.
Vanderbilt Accelerator® Summer Business Immersion partners with the Nashville Predators to boost community engagement through innovative student-led marketing strategies.