LA Academy Trek

Weiser Center for Real Estate Mar 7–Mar 11, 2027 Los Angeles, California

Trek starts in 123 days

LA Academy Trek — 2027

Applications openpassedNov 2, 2026Applications closein 123 daysMar 7, 2027

The RE Academy is heading to Los Angeles for the 2027 trek. Students will visit firms, meet alumni and real estate professionals, and build connections across the Los Angeles development ecosystem.

Real Estate Academy

The Real Estate Academy (RE Academy) takes University of Michigan students to cities across the country to explore every facet of real estate. Participants visit firms of all sizes, learn from alumni and professionals passionate about their field, and build connections with leaders eager to guide their next steps. Supported by the Blau Initiative for Early Career Advancement in Real Estate and Infrastructure, the program expands access and provides hands-on exposure for undergraduates at every experience level.

About the program

Each edition brings selected students to a different real estate market for several days of firm visits, conversations with alumni and industry professionals, and hands-on exposure to the local development ecosystem. Destinations, dates, application details, and other year-specific information are listed in the current edition below and shared through the WCRE newsletter.

Important Information

This is an exploratory program, and students of any class level with little to no real estate experience are encouraged to apply.
All travel, lodging, and meals are fully covered thanks to the generosity of our donors.
Current-year trek details and application instructions are provided in the edition information below.

Your next step starts here

Contact Details

Name(Required)

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Michigan Email(Required)

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Phone

Personal and Academic Information

Class Standing(Required)

What school are you in?(Required)

Major and Minor (if applicable)(Required)

Are you currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in the Real Estate Minor?(Required)

Yes

Why are you interested in participating in the LA Academy Trek and what learning outcomes do you hope to achieve from this experience? (300 words max)(Required)

Can you commit to attending the LA Academy Trek from March 7–11, 2027?(Required)

Yes

How did you hear about this event?

Program Interest

Explain how a previous experience led you to want to explore the real estate industry. Your experience may be a class, volunteer or extracurricular experience, or a connection to your own community, for example. (300 words max)(Required)

What role do you feel real estate plays in developing vibrant communities? (300 words max)(Required)

How will you leverage the networking and site visit opportunities on this Trek to advance your leadership skills in the real estate industry?(Required)

Please attach a PDF version of your resume. Please include your GPA on the resume.(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Trek Editions

Mar 7–Mar 11, 2027

LA Academy Trek — 2027

The RE Academy is heading to Los Angeles for the 2027 trek. Students will visit firms, meet alumni and real estate professionals, and build connections across the Los Angeles development ecosystem.

Trek starts in 123 days

Applications openpassedNov 2, 2026Applications closein 123 daysMar 7, 2027