Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find answers to common questions posed to the faculty and staff of the Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship. If you have a specific question that is not addressed in this section, please contact us.

What qualifications do I need to be accepted?

There are no set criteria to be accepted to the program. Essay responses, resumes, and in some cases, personal interviews, weigh heavily into determining potential fit of each student. Three other areas typically evaluated are GMAT scores, undergraduate GPA, and number of years professional work experience. The application statistics below give you an idea of the qualifications of students previously accepted to the program.

Incoming Class

• Class size of 7-12
• Undergrad GPA: 3.2
• GMAT: 660
• Work Experience: average of 5 yrs. 
• Ideas for entrepreneurial ventures

What types of financial aid are available?

Business School Tuition/Financial aid

Office of Student Financial Aid

When do I need to apply?

There are four application deadlines for Fall 2006 admission, ranging from November 15th through June 1st.  Use the underlined link to understand which of the application deadlines applies to you.

What types of real-world experiences/training will I receive?

Many local WAVE Board members are guest speakers in classes with real business problems and issues to discuss with the class.  Most students complete a summer internship project which helps them prepare their own business plans to start their own business upon graduation.

What resources are available Weinert students?

The Weinert Center student office is located in 2020 Grainger Hall.  students share office space with other eship students.  Student/staff meetings are also held regularly in your space and there is an office for group meetings.  Weinert students also have access to the resources in Grainger Hall, which includes 30 modern classrooms, three high-tech auditoriums with multi-media and broadcast capabilities, state-of-the-art computer labs, a 30,000-square-foot library and ample space for students to meet, study and learn.  Within two years graduate students will be housed within the new development being added to Grainger Hall currently.

What resources are available if I want to start my own business at graduation?

• Mentors
• WAVE Class Project
• $100,000 investment in student start-ups for those who have completed the program

What is student life like in Madison ?

Madison is an amazing city that has been recognized for its quality of life, business environment, and campus scene. Use this link for information on student life in the Madison area. For housing options, see Graduate Housing or off-campus housing. Please check out the local website http://www. madison.com for further information.