Welcome to the Dean’s Cup!
The Dean’s Cup is proud to invite external schools to compete.
Dean’s Cup 2026 was opened to external schools for the first time. Our inaugural schools, SUNY Plattsburgh and Champlain College sent teams, and had a blast! As we continue to grow, we hope to see more schools join and compete in the Dean’s Cup. This page contains everything you need to know about competing as an external school.
About
The Dean’s Cup is a one-day business case competition hosted at the University of Vermont’s Grossman School of Business. The competition centers around a real-world business case, which students must analyze, solve, and present to a panel of judges. Historically, the Dean’s Cup has been an internal competition for Grossman students, beginning as an initiative to provide accessible case competition experience. Now, the Dean’s Cup’s recruiting efforts extend beyond the University of Vermont’s student body, welcoming teams from other colleges and universities to compete, collaborate, and bring new perspectives to the competition.
Is There a Cost to Participate?
Participation in the Dean’s Cup is free! We welcome students from other universities to join us for this opportunity to collaborate, compete, and gain hands-on business experience.
If there are travel or lodging expenses, those would be the responsibility of the participating team unless otherwise communicated.
How Do I Get My School Involved?
Start by connecting with a faculty member, business school representative, or student organization interested in participating. From there, your school can coordinate with the Dean’s Cup organizing team to learn more about forming a team and completing registration.
How Do I Register My External Team?
Have your team connect with the Dean’s Cup organizing committee to express interest and receive registration information.
Once registration opens, participating schools will receive the necessary details regarding team requirements, application materials, and important deadlines. Keep an eye on our website and social media for upcoming registration announcements!
What Role Does the Faculty Advisor Have?
A faculty advisor serves as a resource and point of contact for their school’s participating team. Advisors can help students coordinate their participation, provide guidance throughout the preparation process, and facilitate communication between their school and the Dean’s Cup organizing committee.
Is Previous Experience Required?
Previous experience is NOT required! Whether this is your first competition or you have participated in several before, we welcome students of all experience levels to join us at the Dean’s Cup.
