Professional Edge Fall 2026 Immersions

Applications to join Professional Edge Immersions for fall 2026 are now open!

Looking for a way to gain hands-on experience, explore a potential career path, and connect with professionals in the industry? Professional Edge Immersions, offered through the Lundquist College of Business, are open to all University of Oregon students, regardless of major.

Professional Edge Immersions are short-term, hands-on experiences that give you the opportunity to work directly with an organization on an applied business challenge. You’ll build practical skills, learn more about a particular industry or career area, and make connections with professionals, all while earning a microcredential and gaining experience you can take with you into your future career.

Whether you already have a career path in mind or are still exploring your options, immersions are an opportunity to try something new, build your skills, and see what a career in a particular field could look like.

Immersions are free for all University of Oregon students, so we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and share it with anyone who may be interested.

Applications close Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 p.m. Students who apply by Friday, October 2 will receive priority consideration, so don’t wait to apply!

Fall 2026 Immersion Offerings

Consumer Journey Insights with Lithia & Driveway – Explore marketing and consumer insights through hands-on consumer research, AI-driven market analysis, journey mapping, and data storytelling.
Apply online
Project Management with Dogs for Better Lives – Build practical project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills while helping design the framework for a nonprofit “Puppy Raiser” initiative with lasting community impact.
Apply online
Sports Ticket Sales and Fan Engagement with Learfield and UO Athletics – Gain hands-on experience in sports business by helping launch and execute a ticket sales campaign for men’s and women’s basketball.
Apply onlineBrowse upcoming immersion opportunities on our website. Questions? Please reach out to Sieglind Gatewood at sieglind@uoregon.edu.

We hope to see you in an immersion this fall!