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Graduate student organizations

Get involved as a graduate student

Actively participating in a business student organization can expand your opportunities to learn during your college career.

Through Warrington’s student organizations, you can learn about your major, find internships, gain leadership and practical business experience, and hang out with people who have the same interests as you!

Discover our student organizations

Learn more about what organizations you can get involved in.

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The University of Florida’s Upsilon Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) is an honor society for accounting, finance and information systems students. Since its founding in 1938, chapter members have been dedicated to promoting the core objectives and missions of Beta Alpha Psi.

Learn more about Beta Alpha Psi
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The Florida Students of Accounting Council (FSOAC) is part of the campus-wide Board of College Councils. The Council serves as a liaison between accounting students and faculty. It sponsors professional and social programs for the benefit of its members and participates in projects that serve our community.

Learn more about Florida Students of Accounting Council
Group of GatorTech student members standing beside a recruitment display at an event

The GatorTech is a community of students interested in technology. You will learn more about current topics in technology, join projects with your peers to get tangible experience, and get connected with recruiters and internships in IT.

Learn more about GatorTech
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The Hough Graduate Ambassadors program is specialized master’s students representing their respective programs and the Warrington College of Business. Our aim is to increase engagement for current students and generate program awareness for prospective students, the UF community and beyond. We are the liaison between students, faculty, staff, and employers, and we assemble social, professional, and community events that integrate these groups.

Learn more about the Hough Ambassadors
A group of students from UF Warrington's MS in ISOM - Data Science program pose in front of a wall with the college's logo

These student leaders are involved in recruitment efforts and collaborate with the academic advisors to enhance the student experience. MS-ISOM Student Ambassadors specifically play a key role in sharing their experience with prospective students interested in joining the degree program, as well as assisting fellow students with preparing for classes and making the most of the resources available in Hough and at UF.

Learn more about the MS-ISOM Ambassadors
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The National Association of Black Accountants engages, empowers and educates future black business leaders by providing a platform to enhance skills and elevate voices.

Learn more about the National Association of Black Accountants
Students and guest speakers engage in a real estate panel discussion at UF

The Real Estate Society serves current UF undergraduate and graduate students by connecting them to leading industry professionals. Members & guest meet monthly to discuss the diverse field of real estate, and in the process, creates a community of like-minded individuals who are focused on learning, creating meaningful relationships, and developing professionally.

Learn more about the Real Estate Society
UF MBA students pose as a team on a softball field after an intramural game victory

UF MBA Association (UF MBAA) is a student-run organization committed to building a strong community while offering unique networking and professional development opportunities. The UF MBAA represents the entire full-time MBA student population.

Learn more about MBAA
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The University of Florida’s Association for Information Systems (UF AIS) is a leading student organization committed to enhancing opportunities for those pursuing a MS in Information Systems and Operations Management or MS in Business Analytics. 

Learn more about UF AIS

Hough Ambassadors

We are accepting new applications to become an ambassador. Applications open August 18 – 22, 2025.

Are you interested in making an impact for students, UF and the Gainesville community during your time in the specialized master’s program? As an ambassador, you will grow personally and professionally through the connections made with peers, employers, UF staff and faculty.

Resources and Benefits

  • Gain professional experience
    • Leadership and project management
  • Competitive advantage for internships and full-time employment
    • Letters of Recommendation, References
  • Strengthen your network with industry professionals and current students
  • Liaison between students, UF faculty/staff, and employers
  • Ambassador and executive board exclusive networking events and opportunities
  • Recognition and awards
    • Exclusive program-specific merchandise and graduation regalia

Program Requirements

  • Must serve at least one semester in the program if admitted
  • Attend the mandatory Ambassador Retreat for onboarding and training
  • Attend mandatory bi-weekly GBMs throughout the semester
  • Attend separate committee meetings lead by committee director
  • Earn at least 8 points awarded by committee director for hosting and attending events
  • Participate in at least two events outside of assigned committee
  • Attend 1 information session for prospective students

Eligibility

  • Good academic standing
  • MIB, MSM, MSMAR program student
  • Graduating at least one semester after application is submitted (cannot graduate in the same term that you applied)

Selection and Interview Process

Applications are reviewed by the Executive Board and the Program Advisor. Once the application cycle has closed, qualified applicants will be given a 30-minute interview with members of the Executive Board. After the first interview round, selected candidates will be given a 15-minute interview with the Program Advisor. Applicants are asked to indicate their committee preferences during the application process. Committee assignments are announced at the mandatory Ambassador Retreat.

Campus Outreach

As part of the Campus Outreach Committee, our mission is to generate excitement among prospective students for the specialized master’s programs at the Hough Graduate School, Warrington College of Business. Through engaging presentations, active participation in campus clubs, and firsthand insights shared during information sessions, we connect with eager minds. Moreover, we lead efforts to promote program events by interacting with the broader Hough community, ensuring our offerings reach far and wide across campus.

Events
  • Information Sessions: Deliver information and exchange experiences with potential students through both in-person and online learning platforms. The Hough Ambassadors actively interact with interested individuals and assist in recruiting suitable candidates for the MIB, MSM, and MSMAR programs.
  • Tabling: Engage with the greater Hough community by showcasing exciting program events throughout the week at Hough Graduate School. Additionally, find us at Warrington College of Business events like Business Bash and Warrington Welcome Professional Development Summit. This initiative not only represents the specialized master’s program but also raises awareness of the combined and traditional degree options, all while fostering professional development and enhancing communication skills.
  • Campus Collaborations: Extend our presence beyond the Warrington College of Business by participating in events across the UF campus, contributing to the university community, and enlightening non-business majors about the degree options available.

Community Engagement

Volunteer and engage with the Gainesville community. This committee is responsible for growing the program’s network by identifying local leaders, organizations, and companies for collaboration, as well as planning community service-related events.

Events
  • The Big Event: Ambassadors proudly took part in The Big Event—a citywide day of service dedicated to giving back to the Gainesville community. Led by University of Florida students, this annual tradition celebrates the spirit of the “Gator Good” by showing gratitude through meaningful service.
  • Habitat for Humanity Service Day: Hough Ambassadors came together to support Habitat for Humanity by painting newly constructed homes for families in need. This hands-on experience not only brought students closer to each other, but also strengthened our ties with the local community. We helped build hope, connection, and a brighter future.
  • Food4Kids: Teamed up with Food4Kids to assemble lunch boxes for children facing food insecurity in our community. Each box packed with care not only provided nourishment but also a message of compassion—showing that even small acts of service can make a big impact in a child’s day.

Student Engagement

Together we plan and implement activities designed to engage and motivate Ambassadors! We strive to create a fun, positive, and productive culture here at Hough through strengthening our relationships, working as a team, and nourishing a prosperous organization.

Events
  • Bowling Night: Organized a bowling tournament for over 36 students from different countries and programs of our school, bringing together students from diverse backgrounds for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie.
  • Resume Workshop: Partnered with Business Career Services to host traditional and international students looking to learn tips and tricks on resume format, structure, and content.
  • International Karaoke: Organized a karaoke night where students from various nationalities and cultures came together to showcase songs from their countries while enjoying a dinner together.

Online Liaisons

As Online Liaisons, our goal is to build a community among online graduate students within the business school and bridge the gap between online and on campus students, so they feel integrated in the Hough community.

Events
  • Online Study Halls, Game Nights, PowerPoint Nights, and many more!

MS-ISOM Ambassadors

This group of students represent all four concentrations and have either entered the program as a traditional masters student or combination degree student. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to an MS-ISOM student ambassador on LinkedIn for assistance.

Neither the Warrington College of Business or the University of Florida endorses the general registered student organizations (GRSO) on this page nor supports one GRSO over another. These GRSOs associate with an academic interest to the various disciplines within the Warrington College of Business. More information on student organizations can be found through GatorConnect or through the Department of Student Activities and Involvement.