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\"\"e5 Program
\nTransform Your Ideas into Impact<\/h3>\n

The University of Rochester defines entrepreneurship as \u201ctransforming an idea into an enterprise that generates value,\u201d meaning the impact of the venture extends far beyond its creator and positively influences others. The e5 (Experiential-Five) Program, formerly the Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year (KEY) program, offers a unique opportunity for select students\u2014a fifth, tuition-free year to turn their ideas into action.<\/strong> This is your chance to launch a startup, intern with a cutting-edge company, dive into special projects, develop a business plan, or explore the intersection of culture, policy, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

As a University of Rochester undergraduate, you can apply for this transformative year from the time you\u2019re accepted into your major through the first semester of your senior year. The program invites you to take bold steps in your entrepreneurial journey\u2014whether it\u2019s creating a social or economic impact. Applications are open in the fall (due Sunday, November 2nd @ 11:59pm<\/span>) and spring (due the first Thursday after Spring Break).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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