Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley & San Francisco
Entrepreneurship majors: Apply for a travel scholarship of up to $2,000 for participation
in this program. To be considered for this award, please complete the "SSB Entrepreneurship
Departmental Scholarship - Industry Immersion Programs" section of the application.
May 12-17, 2025
Experience the world of Entrepreneurship with a visit to Silicon Valley and San Francisco
this summer through our Industry Immersion Programs. This program provides students
with engaging, hands-on experience in one of the leading centers of innovation, tech
and finance. Silicon Valley hosts major tech companies like Google, Apple, Dusty Robotics,
HP and Intel. Throughout the program students will explore the startup ecosystem,
connect with industry members from Silicon Valley and San Francisco and discover how
financial institutions play a role in supporting early-stage ventures. In addition
to the business visits, students will explore the “Wall Street of the West” with a
walking tour of San Francisco and a ferry ride in the bay to uncover the history and
secrets of Alcatraz Island. This program combines learning, exploration and networking
to offer valuable experiences for aspiring entrepreneurs.
It is your responsibility to purchase your own ticket
The Industry Immersion Domestic Program Coordinator could assist in organizing your
air travel
All accepted students will receive the faculty and/or staff’s flight information as
soon as the faculty’s flight is booked
It is suggested that you DO NOT book your flight until you receive this information
so you are able to arrive with or around the same time as the faculty and staff for
transportation reasons
For this program, you should fly in and out of San Francisco International Airport
(SFO).
Earlier arrival or later departure:
If you choose to arrive before the program start date or leave after the program end
date you will be on your own for transportation to and from the airport as well as
for additional accommodation arrangement and costs
Installment will be charged to your bursar account as shown in the Payment Schedule
ALL PAYMENTS INCLUDING APPLICATION FEE ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
*A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE Application fee will be charged to your bursar once the application has been submitted.
*Installment amounts are charged on the dates listed in the payment schedule and are
included in the total price of the program; however, if you choose to not attend the
program for any reason the installments WILL NOT BE REFUNDED if the dates have passed.
Installment charges cover lodging, public transportation, breakfasts if provided on
the program, potential pre and post-trip meals, a few group meals, entry fees into
group tours and business visits.
Separate tuition payment will be charged to your account which covers the three hours
of credit earned through this course.
Any installment and tuition charge dates that have passed when applying and submitting
your application (Application fee, 1st Installment, 2nd Installment and Tuition) will
be applied to your bursar and will be NON-REFUNDABLE
Airfare to and from the program site is not covered in the payment installments; it
is the students’ responsibility to purchase their own tickets.
*NOTE: If the installment charge dates above have passed when applying and submitting
the application, all charges (Application fee, 1st Installment, 2nd Installment, and tuition) will be applied to your bursar and will be NON-REFUNDABLE.*If you withdraw through the Industry Immersion Programs (101 Business Building or
spearsabroad@okstate.edu) after the installment charge date(s), listed above, these WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.