RESOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Current 9th-11th graders. Have the approval and support of a legal guardian. Submit completed application and enrollment materials by the enrollment deadline.
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ARE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?
We believe that access to education should not be limited by financial barriers. That's why we offer need-based scholarships to support students who may require financial assistance to pursue their academic goals.​
WHAT TECHNOLOGY DO STUDENTS NEED?
Students will need an ipad or laptop.​
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WHAT WILL I DO AT CAMP?
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Form an executive management team with your peers and run your own company
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Compete against other student companies throughout the week
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Learn the fundamentals of building and running a company
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Hear and meet world-class speakers who will share their experiences on a wide variety of topics
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Live on a college campus and get a taste of college life
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Spend a week with some of Oregon’s top executives
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Explore career fields and open doors to your future
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MAKE FRIENDS & HAVE FUN!!!!
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ALL WORK AND NO PLAY?
We believe in striking a balance between work and play. While we are committed to fostering a productive learning environment where our students dedicate themselves to substantial projects, we also understand the importance of rejuvenation and bonding. Throughout the week, we infuse fun into the program with activities like talent shows, dances, basketball ball tournaments, and much more. So yes, we work hard and we play hard too.​
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HOW CAN YOU USE YOUR EXPERIENCE AT CAMP ON COLLEGE APPLICATIONS?
If you attend Business Week, you have a unique opportunity to showcase your experience and accomplishments to college admissions officers.
​​​​CAN I BRING A FRIEND?
Yes! Invite your friends to enroll and apply for scholarship support if applicable.​
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WHY ATTENDING OBA BUSINESS WEEK IS SO IMPORTANT
Business is in everything! If you use a computer, drive a car, buy candy bars, participate in sports or have a doctor’s appointment, you are engaged in “business stuff.” Business plays an important role in almost every facet of life. That’s why it’s so important that you understand how it works.​​​
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IS THERE TRANSPORTATION?
OBA does not provide transportation to and from OSU. ​
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ARE YOU REQUIRED TO WEAR BUSINESS ATTIRE THE WHOLE TIME?
Students must wear appropriate clothing at Business Week, ensuring that the front, back, and sides of the body are adequately covered. Clothing with inappropriate words or graphics is not permitted. Students are expected to wear Professional Business Attire on Wednesday afternoon and evening for mock interviews, headshots and an etiquette dinner, as well as all day Friday, when they will present their business plans to Judges from the business community. Professional Business Attire includes blazers, slacks, skirts, office-appropriate dresses and sports jackets.
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CAN ALUMNI RE-ATTEND BUSINESS WEEK?
To ensure we reach more students, create opportunities for fresh participation, and maintain an element of surprise, we ask that alumni refrain from repeating Business Week sessions.
CAMP LOGISTICS
PRE BUSINESS WEEK
PACKING LIST/ATTIRE Please note that for 2 of the 7 days you will be on campus, Professional Business Attire will be required. For the other 5 days, Casual Attire is acceptable. Please review the packing list to ensure you have the items you need to be successful at Business Week. Students will have access to Benny’s Business Closet during camp to receive one full Professional Business Attire outfit at no cost.
​TECHNOLOGY
Students will need a tablet or laptop for camp. If your student does not have access to one, please indicate this in the "Additional Information" form completed before camp.
EMAIL SETUP
We strongly encourage students to create a personal Gmail account using their first and last name before attending camp. This ensures they can access Google Classroom and collaborate effectively, as school district email accounts are not supported.
CHECK IN
REGISTRATION
Registration is on Sunday from 9:00 - 11:30 AM. All students should report to Poling Hall. Along with registration, students will receive their room assignment. You MUST arrive on campus during the Student Check-In time window, unless PRIOR arrangements have been made with an OBA staff member.
If for any reason you cannot be at Oregon State University during the Sunday check-in time, please contact the OBA office immediately at info@oregonbusinessacademy.com. ​
PARKING
Students leaving their car on campus will need to purchase a parking permit for lots A or B for Monday through Friday. To purchase a parking pass visit the OSU Parking website. Students who choose to drive their own car will need to check their keys in at registration and will not be permitted to drive their car throughout the week.
Please enter campus starting from SW 30th Street. Turn east onto SW Jefferson Way. You can choose to park by the Linus Pauling Institute (north of Sackett Hall) or in the small lot on the south side of Sackett Hall. Both lots are circled in RED in the map below.
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​If you are doing a quick drop off, do NOT stop on SW Jefferson Way. Instead, please proceed to SW 26th Ave and turn right. Take the first right turn onto SW Intramural Lane. As long as you do not block the entire road, you can park on the right side of SW Intramural Lane to drop off your student.
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CAMPUS TOURS
Guided tours of OSU will be available beginning at 9:45 AM and run until 11:45 AM (the final tour departs at 11:15 AM). If you are interested in the tour, you must have already completed registration and your dorm move in. Please plan accordingly.
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SUNDAY LUNCH
OBA will provide a box lunch for students only at 1:10 PM. Families arriving early are encouraged to plan ahead and either bring a packed lunch or explore nearby restaurants for your meal. We've linked some restaurant ideas below along SW Monroe Avenue. Please note, once students are checked in, they must remain on campus.
OPENING CEREMONY
The Opening Ceremony begins promptly at 12:00 PM in the Learning Innovation Center(LInC). Parents and/or guardians are invited and highly encouraged to attend the opening ceremony. Signage and staff will help direct families to the LInC building beginning at 11:30 AM.
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CANCELLATIONS
If a student becomes ill prior to their scheduled week at OBA, or is no longer able to attend for various reasons, please notify kaylee.tolley@oregonbusinessacademy.com immediately.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
During OBA Business Week, the preferred contact number is Kaylee Tolley (925)-783-8728 or, for emergencies, Kasey Sanchez (772)-538-4628. Please text rather than leave a voice message to ensure prompt receipt.
TRANSPORTATION
Students must arrange their own transportation to and from Business Week. Students who choose to drive their own car will need to check their keys in at registration and will not be permitted to drive their car throughout the week. Please note that students are quite exhausted at the end of a fully packed week. We highly encourage parents and/or guardians to drop off and pick up.
CHECK OUT & POST BUSINESS WEEK
DEPARTURE
Check out is from 2:00-3:00 PM on Saturday. Students must be out of their accommodations by 3PM. We encourage parents or guardians to attend the Trade Show (12:00-1:00 PM) and Closing Ceremony (1:00-2:00 PM). The Trade Show is in the LiNC & Austin Courtyard. The closing Ceremony is back in LiNC. Prior to departure, all students MUST return keycards, borrowed chrome books, and room keys. Parents will be required to cover the cost of lost or damaged keycards and for the condition/damages of the residence hall room. If a student checked a car in during Sunday registration we will have their car keys at check-out. No students will be permitted to leave campus with an individual other than who is listed on their paperwork unless prior arrangements have been made with an OBA staff member.
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DID YOU FORGET SOMETHING IN THE DORM?
If you left anything behind, please contact info@oregonbusinessacademy.com
HOW CAN YOU USE YOUR EXPERIENCE AT CAMP ON COLLEGE APPLICATIONS?
If you attend Business Week, you have a unique opportunity to showcase your experience and accomplishments to college admissions officers.
​PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS AND CAMP PHOTOS
After camp, professional headshots and photos will be available online. A link and password will be sent to both the student’s and parent’s email addresses. Additionally, you can find the links for June and July camps below:
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June Business Week Photos: The link will be posted approximately three weeks after business week!
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July Business Week Photos: The link will be posted approximately three weeks after business week!
STUDENT NEWS & UPDATES
POLICIES & GUIDELINES
REFUND POLICY
A full refund will be provided for cancellations made 60 days before the scheduled camp. A half refund will be offered for cancellations made between 30 and 59 days prior to the camp. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 30 days of the camp.Exceptions may be considered for documented emergencies or unforeseen circumstances. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to info@oregonbusinessacademy.com.
