Silicon Valley Spring Break 2027 - Student Application

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Silicon Valley Spring Break 2027 - Study Away Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the ENGR 103: Introduction to Silicon Valley + Tech course with an embedded study away trip to the Bay Area during Spring Break 2027. Please ensure that you have completed your student profile including emergency contact information before finalizing this application.

First Name

Last Name

Contact Phone

Purdue Email

__________@purdue.edu

Purdue ID

Please enter your 10 digit Purdue ID number

Please list your current major

If FYE, please list your intended as "FYE - _______ Engineering"

When is your expected graduation?

(Month, Year)

How did you hear about this program?

Resume Upload

After submitting this application, email your resume to Silicon Valley Initiatives Program Manager, Sam Cleveland, at sclevel@purdue.edu from your Purdue email.

Please use subject line: SV Application - *Your Last Name*

Please note: application will not be considered complete until emailed to sclevel@purdue.edu

Program Acknowledgement

I understand that if selected for this program, I will be required to complete a student participation form and $500 deposit by November 19, 2026. Additionally, I acknowledge the associated costs and requirements outlined on program website.

Track Specific Questions

Introduction to Silicon Valley & the Tech Industry: Our most general track, aimed at underclassmen and visits a broad list of companies across industries and the area.

Entrepreneurship in Action: An experience focused on seeing Entrepreneurs in action. This is intended for upperclassman and students enrolled in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate but is open to all.

Semiconductors in Silicon Valley: This track will focus on visits to semiconductor companies up and down the pipeline in the Bay Area. This is intended for upperclassman and students enrolled in the Semiconductors and Microelectronics Certificate but is open to all.

Which track(s) would you like to be considered for?

Please list 2-3 companies you would be interested in connecting with while in the Bay Area

Motivation Essay

In 500 words or less, please outline your motivation for enrolling in this course and being apart of this trip. How does participation in this program contribute to your overall career goals? What skills do you hope to gain through completion of this program?