Marshall Real Estate Finance Association

USC's Premier Undergraduate Real Estate Organization

MREFA has spent nearly two decades building the firm relationships, technical programs, and alumni network that consistently place students into the most competitive roles in commercial real estate.

Who We Are

Proudly carrying the Marshall name, MREFA is the most connected, the most technically focused, and intentional about what we expose our members to and who we put them in front of.

This access is the result of a leadership team that treats firm relationships as the organization's most valuable asset and protects them accordingly. Firms reach out to us directly to host info sessions and recruit from our membership because of the quality of students we develop and the professionalism we hold them to.

Credibility

As an MRSO formally affiliated with the USC Marshall School of Business, MREFA carries the Marshall name and everything that comes with it. Our members have direct access to Marshall faculty, the Marshall career network, and the resources of one of the top business schools in the country. This affiliation is part of what makes MREFA's programming credible, our firm relationships durable, and our members competitive on a national level.

Why students choose MREFA

Industry Access

Direct relationships with firms across private equity, investment banking, capital markets, lending, development, and brokerage. Our members visit offices, not just websites.

Technical Depth

The only undergraduate real estate organization at USC with a selective program built around Excel modeling, deal underwriting, and valuation from the ground up.

Alumni Network

Nearly two decades of MREFA alumni working at the most respected firms in the industry. Our USC AREN relationships and annual NYC Trek keep that network active and accessible.

Women in CRE

TREW, our women's initiative co-founded in 2025, operates in formal partnership with leading professionals and firms in the industry, giving women in the program real access, real mentorship, and real visibility.