You arrive on campus with an idea—something small, maybe just a spark. A “what if.” What if this idea could turn into something real? Something impactful? As a prospective student, you’re not just choosing where to study. You’re choosing where your ideas will be taken seriously. And at the heart of it all is the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking. This is where ideas begin to take shape. Picture yourself stepping into a space designed for collaboration and creativity—surrounded by students from different disciplines, all working on something that matters to them. With mentorship, funding opportunities, internships, and access to industry leaders, you won’t have to wait until graduation to start building your future. You’ll begin now. As a future student, your learning won’t stay in the classroom. You might find yourself pitching a startup idea through the Launchpad program, refining your concept while competing for funding. Or maybe your summer looks different—growing a venture through the Summer Accelerator, guided by mentors who’ve been exactly where you are now.

Not every idea starts as a business—and that’s where programs like Map the System come in. Here, you’ll dig into real-world global challenges, learning to analyze problems deeply and propose meaningful solutions. Or you might choose Experience Ventures, working directly with innovative organizations and gaining paid, hands-on experience that builds both your confidence and your network.