DECA Members

Turn Your DECA Experience into What’s Next

Real-world business learning powered by Saunders College of Business

DECA prepares you for the future. Saunders helps you take the next step.

Proud DECA partner since 2011, we support students, teachers, and advisors with programs, resources, and real-world business experiences that build on what you’re already learning.

 We would love to hear from you about how we can support your academic business activities.

For Students

Get ready for college and your career. Learn about hands-on business learning and co-ops, at Saunders to help you stand out.

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For Teachers & Advisors

Access classroom resources, business topic worksheets and Zoom-in-the-classroom options to strengthen your DECA chapter and support your students.

Explore Teacher and Advisor Resources

Explore Saunders

Get a closer look at what makes our programs unique—and how our students succeed:

• Take a virtual tour of our state-of-the-art facilities
• Read our blog to see experiential learning in action 
• Explore student spotlights highlighting co-ops and alumni career outcomes

$1,000 Saunders College DECA Scholarship

DECA high school students are encouraged to apply to Saunders and be considered for our $1,000 Saunders College DECA Scholarship. Students must be accepted into Saunders College of Business for consideration and include their DECA participation in their application details.

Apply online today!

FREE Saunders Gear!!!

DECA students! Get a jump start on your college planning - inquire about business programs at Saunders College today! Not only will we send you FREE Saunders gear, but you will also receive valuable information about business programs to help you select the degree option that is right for you.

Get Free Saunders Gear

Inquire. Submit. Win.

Enter our giveaways during the DECA Power Trip and ICDC conferences.

DECA Conference Giveaways

Application Fee Waiver

DECA students may request an application fee waiver. Request waiver by emailing undergrad@saunders.rit.edu. This is only for applicants to undergraduate business programs at RIT. 

Email to request waiver

Collegiate DECA Chapter

Since the beginning of our DECA partnership, there has been growing interest in starting a DECA Collegiate Chapter, which was established in the fall of 2015.  Interest continues to grow, and the club offers members like yourself a very familiar platform to continue your participation and experience DECA benefits long beyond your high school graduation.

View all student clubs at Saunders