Wall Street Academy
Financial Education for High School Students
Wall Street Academy is a premier experiential learning opportunity designed for high school students with an interest in the world of finance and investing.
Get Started
For more information about the program email us at investmentinstitute@usfca.edu.
Hosted in our state-of-the-art Investment Lab, the program covers a broad spectrum of topics - from the basics of investments and personal investing to global financial markets and alternative investments - the program provides students with hands-on experience alongside insights from leading industry professionals. Additionally, students will build valuable skills in Excel and PowerPoint used by finance professionals every day. They’ll also take part in an exclusive off-site experience with some of the world’s leading financial institutions.
Come join a dynamic and collaborative environment where you’ll connect with like-minded, driven peers who share your interest in finance and investing.
Dates & Cost
Cohort 1: June 22, 2026 – June 26, 2026
Cohort 2: July 13, 2026 – July 17, 2026
Daily Schedule: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Maximum Cohort Capacity: 50
Commuter: $2,150 includes program materials, meals, and transportation to weekday activity.
Residential: $3,025 includes program materials, meals, transportation to weekday activity, and housing.
Refund Policy: 100% refund is available if requested two weeks before the start date for the cohort. Students will be provided lunch on campus during the program.
USF reserves the right to cancel any session and will issue a full refund.
Bloomberg Terminals & FactSet
At Wall Street Academy, students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like the Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, and Excel — equipping them with the practical skills used by top professionals on Wall Street and beyond.
Expert Instruction
Students will learn from distinguished faculty and industry experts. Some of our prior lecturers and guest speakers have included:
Vladimir Ofitserov, CFA
Managing Partner, Revo Capital
Ivan Oscar Asensio, Ph.D., CFA
Head of FX Risk Advisory, Silicon Valley Bank
Eva Xu, Ph.D., CFA
Director of Client Strategy, Empirical Wealth
Jose Menchero, Ph.D., CFA
Head of Portfolio Analytics Research, Bloomberg
Prof. Ludwig Chincarini, Ph.D., CFA
Professor of Finance, University of San Francisco
Tim Rasmussen, CFA
Director of the Silk Family Investment Institute
Instructors for the Wall Street Academy may vary and are subject to change.
Company Visits
Students participate in company visits and networking events with some of the world’s leading financial institutions. Prior visits have included BlackRock and Merrill Lynch.
The Wall Street Academy program gave me the tools and mindset I needed to approach the markets with confidence and strategy.”