Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What is Q-camp?

    Q-camp is a two-day business boot camp designed to introduce undergraduate students to practical, real-world exercises in professional and career skills.

    Held each January at a nearby hotel, the selected group of sophomore business students experience first-hand the social and professional interactions they will face as they enter the 21st-century workforce.

    Q-camp is packed full of highly interactive seminars as well as opportunities to practice newly introduced skills with alumni, corporate friends, and faculty.

  • When is Q-camp?

    Q-camp will begin Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2 p.m.; students will return to campus on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 4 p.m. All students will be provided transportation to/from the Westin Richmond Hotel.

  • Who is eligible to attend Q-camp?

    Sophomore students who are pre-business, entrepreneurship minors, A&S Econ, A&S Math Econ, along with junior fall business transfer students, are eligible to participate in Q-camp.

  • What does it cost to attend Q-camp?

    Transportation, lodging, and meals are provided. However, as part of the Q-camp experience, and upon check-in for your hotel room, you will be asked to provide a credit card to pay for your incidentals throughout the weekend. This is standard procedure for hotel check-in. If you do not have a credit card, no problem; however, you will not be able to put any incidentals on your hotel room bill.

  • When is Q-camp registration?

    Registration opens November 10 at 3 p.m. and will remain open until student capacity has been reached. Due to limited student capacity, early registration is strongly encouraged.

  • How do I register for Q-camp?
    1. On November 10, eligible students receive an email invitation to register for Q-camp.
    2. Interested students are asked to complete the Q-camp online registration form.
    3. A select number of invited students are then asked to complete and sign a statement of interest form.
  • When will students be notified about acceptance into Q-camp?

    Students will be notified in early December.

  • If I can only attend part of Q-camp, am I still eligible to participate?

    No. Students are required to attend the entire Q-camp program. However, should you have a class or interview conflict and cannot get it rescheduled, please contact Shelley Burns.

  • Is a resume required to attend Q-camp?

    No, however in preparation for Q-camp, students are strongly encouraged to get their resume reviewed by the Office of Alumni and Career Services.

  • For the hotel room, can we request a roommate?
    No.
  • Is there a dress code for Q-camp?

    Yes, suggested dress is business casual for Friday; suggested dress for Saturday is coat/tie and ladies suits.

  • What should I bring to Q-camp?

    Five hard copies of your resume, preferably one that has been reviewed by a career services advisor before Q-camp. 

    Writing utensils

    Appropriate attire to share a hotel room with another student

    Check out amenities for what the Westin Richmond Hotel provides (e.g., hair dryers) here.

  • If I cancel my reservation, whom should I contact?

    Should your plans change and you need to opt-out of your room reservation and the conference, please notify Shelley Burns ASAP. Students who either cancel within 48 hours or no show for their Q-camp mock interview will be asked to personally meet with the Q-camp Conference Director, Shelley Burns.

  • If I have additional questions about Q-camp, whom should I contact?

    Shelley Burns
    Director
    Center for Professional Skills and Development
    Robins School of Business
    University of Richmond
    (804) 837-4180
    sburns@richmond.edu

    Andi Minor
    Director of Special Events (onsite conference manager)
    Robins School of Business
    University of Richmond
    aminor@richmond.edu