Hedge Funds and Trading ยท First-years and sophomores
Citadel Discover Citadel and Citadel Securities (US)
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 5, 2027 |
| Who | First-years and sophomores Undergraduates age 18 or older studying in the US, US territories, Washington DC or Canada, graduating December 2028 to June 2030 |
| Program | In-person New York introduction to quantitative finance and technology |
| When | Early April 2027 Applications close March 5, 2027 |
| Source | Citadel: Discover Citadel US application |
The live US application form gives an early April 2027 New York program, a March 5 deadline and the December 2028 to June 2030 graduation window. Checked October 9, 2026.
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Questions
When is the Citadel Discover Citadel and Citadel Securities (US) deadline?
Applications close March 5, 2027, per the Citadel: Discover Citadel US application page checked October 9, 2026.
Who can apply to Citadel Discover Citadel and Citadel Securities (US)?
First-years and sophomores: Undergraduates age 18 or older studying in the US, US territories, Washington DC or Canada, graduating December 2028 to June 2030. In-person New York introduction to quantitative finance and technology.
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