First Semester Community
You’ll jumpstart your progress toward the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, connect with peers who share your interests, and participate in speaker events and community-building activities.
Living in a residence hall with the cohort is optional.
Student Perspective
The ELC helped to create great friendships and relationships in and out of the classroom. The people you meet will not only help you in the ELC classes, but they are contacts you will run into over and over again. The ELC provides great life experience that will set you apart from everyone else.
ashley–
ELC Participant
BENEFITS
Jumpstart
Connect with other students by taking ENTR 20000 “Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation.”
Jumpstart completion of the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which is similar to a minor. Receive a spot in the next required core course.
Engage with guest speakers, participate in workshops, and other activities designed to build community.
Turbocharge your Purdue degree with entrepreneurship to enhance your career prospects and choices.
BELONGING
Strengthen Success
Connect with students who share a similar interest in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Expand your creativity by exploring new products and evaluating new business ventures.
Find key resources and people who can help turn your ideas into reality.
Strengthen your sense of belonging and success at Purdue.
two Opportunities
This learning community is separate from “The Data Mine (TDM) – Entrepreneurship Cohort”. Reach out to learn more!
Applications
The priority placement deadline is typically in April/May