Student Timeline

Your Fuqua on Board engagement runs during one calendar year, with you serving on your nonprofit board January-December.  The application window for nonprofit partners takes place over the summer and student fellows application takes place over the fall to lead up to that January startThe calendar generally follows this cycle:

DateEvent
SeptemberFOB Information session (attendance strongly recommended). Check FuquaConnect for date and to RSVP.
SeptemberStudent application open for 1-2 weeks.
OctoberInterview and selection process.
NovemberNonprofit/Student Fellow matching decisions announced. Student orientation session (1 hour).
DecemberNonprofits asked to provide orientation materials. Students asked to schedule an introductory meeting with Board Mentors/Key Staff.
JanuaryStudent Fellows attend first workshop, begin attending board and/or committee meetings with their nonprofit, and scope their project.
January - DecemberStudents continue attending training sessions at Fuqua, attending regular board and committee meetings, and work on their project. (Students will conduct internship over the summer and may not be able to engage during that time)
November/DecemberPresentation to peers and close-out board service with your nonprofit