An Entrepreneurial Living Learning Community
This vibrant community houses up to 40 incoming first-year students from all majors who aspire to become entrepreneurs. If you’re an incoming student passionate about starting your own business or launching an innovative venture, we invite you to apply!
We’re thrilled to announce that The Launch Pad will move to the brand-new first-year residence hall, Building 2266, opening in Fall 2026.
Launch Pad Applications for 2026–2027 Are Open
* You must be accepted to UGA for the Fall 2026 semester to be eligible. If you have a preferred roommate, they must also apply and be accepted into the Launch Pad to live together in Building 2266.
Membership Benefits
- Automatic acceptance into the Entrepreneurship Certificate Program (provided the student meets minimum requirements)
- Enrollment in the Launch Pad Introduction to Entrepreneurship course, ENTR 1002
- Complimentary membership in the Society of Entrepreneurs
- Access to a Maker Space within the lobby of Building 2266 that includes 3-D printer capability, Raspberry Pi support, and other tools for prototyping concepts throughout your undergraduate studies at UGA
- Internship opportunities with UGA’s Innovation Gateway, Small Business Development Center, and other campus units
For further information or to ask questions, please contact us at ep@uga.edu or call us at (706) 542-9164 or (706) 247-5311.
NOTE: There are no extra fees to live in the Launch Pad Living Learning Community.
Featured Member
Congratulations to former Launch Pad students Kendra Garcia and Darien Smith for winning the Fall 2019 Idea Accelerator with their business EYE DROOL DESIGNS, a company that matches tattoo-seeking customers with customized designs and professional artists to match their style.