Students · 1 credit · Fall and winter
Connolly Entrepreneurship Society
W&L's student entrepreneurship society. A hands-on, credit-bearing course where you work on a real venture with other students who are doing the same.
Programs
Five ways in. Pick the one that fits what you're doing.
You don't need a startup or a business major for any of these. You need to want to build something, and to show up.
Students · Academic pathway
Entrepreneurship and Design minor
W&L's academic pathway for students who want sustained study of entrepreneurship, innovation, design and building new ventures.
Students · All majors and skill levels
Maker Program
Guided, project-based learning in the Connolly Center makerspace, with certifications in web development, the Internet of Things, 3D rapid prototyping and vector design.
Everyone · Winter term, annually
Entrepreneurship Summit
W&L's annual gathering of students, alumni, entrepreneurs and investors: panels, workshops, a student showcase and a live pitch competition.
Students · Alumni founders on campus
Entrepreneurs in Residence
Experienced founders and operators come to campus for focused visits: one-on-one sessions with students, class visits and dinners.
Not sure where you fit?
Pick the sentence that sounds like you.
Start here answers the questions students ask us most, from "I don't have an idea" to "I need funding."
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