The program provides professional development opportunities to high-potential students at an early stage in their academic careers and strives to empower diverse individuals to be confident being their authentic selves in the workplace and beyond.
“Within FDP, we are a big family. You will have the opportunity to learn from the faculties, professionals, and peers with different perspectives shaped by a variety of experiences. Moreover, you will have comprehensive and ongoing support as well.”
Jun Zhu, Director of the Finance Diversity ProgramClinical Associate Professor of Finance and Real Estate Faculty Fellow
FDP Application and Admission
First-year students who identify as: (1) underrepresented minority students, including students who identify as African American, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/Native American, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, (2) women, (3) LGBTQ+, (4) veterans, (5) first-generation of college, are encouraged to apply.
Enrollment in the course is subject to an application and interview process. A good cumulative GPA is preferred depending upon the strength of the applicant pool. Prospective applicants are highly encouraged to be self-motivated and possessing a strong desire to learn.
Applications open mid-October through early November.
Successful applicants will be invited to interview soon after the application closes and final decisions will be made in December. Applicants are highly encouraged to network with current and past FDP students leading up to the application due date.
Contact us to ask questions. Email: fdp@iu.edu.
Contact Director, Jun Zhu
jzhu7@iu.edu
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Mona Sehgal, BS’19, talks about what students will gain from this program and why diversity is important to her and others in the community.