The Center for Experiential Learning

Where Theory Meets Practice

• CELect (CEL Entrepreneurial Consulting Team)

  If you're passionate about the startup ecosystem, this is your chance to work with local entrepreneurs in technology, life sciences and other exciting sectors. One of these opportunities is CELect, an 8-week team-based program that includes consulting experience and interaction with the startup leadership. Explore the ways these teams benefit the local startup environment.

  Eligibility: All WashU students
  Teams: 4 to 5 students
  Timing: 8 weeks (fall and spring)
  Credits: 3.0

• CEL Practicum Program

  This experiential learning program is a 14-week, team-based consulting project that can take place anywhere around the globe. Student participants are immersed in real-world critical thinking and problem-solving with corporate leaders from companies of every size and sector. Learn about how participating companies benefit from this program. 

  Eligibility: WashU graduate students, WashU undergraduate students (3rd and 4th years)
  Teams: 4 to 6 students
  Timing: Full semester (fall and spring)
  Credits: 3.0

• CFAR Practicum

  The CFAR Finance Consulting program allows students to collaborate as a team with financial organizations and use various analytic tools to solve complex and dynamic challenges organizations face. 

  Eligibility: Olin Graduate Students (MBA & SMP)
  Teams: 4 to 6 students
  Timing: Full semester (fall and spring)
  Credits: 3.0
• Marketing Metrics

  Apply your analytical skills to solve the challenges of St. Louis-based startups in half-semester, team-based consulting projects. Discover how local small businesses benefit from these clinics.

  Eligibility: All Olin students
  Teams: 2 to 6 students
  Timing: 8 weeks (fall and spring)
  Credits: 1.5

• Small Business Initiative

  Collaborate with small businesses in St. Louis on semester-long consulting projects. Participants work in teams to address the company's obstacles and make actionable recommendations that can immediately impact their bottom line. Discover the ways small businesses benefit from our SBI.

  Eligibility: All WashU undergraduate 
  Teams: 4 to 6 students
  Timing: Full semester (fall and spring)
  Credits: 3.0

• Summer Virtual Consulting Program

  Over the summer, students participate in short-term CEL projects for a variety of organizations virtually. 

  Eligibility: Olin undergraduates (rising 2nd and 3rd years), specialized master’s students
  Teams: 4 to 6 students
  Timing: 6 weeks
  Credits: 1.5

• Taylor Community Consulting Program

  Work directly with a St. Louis-based nonprofit organization with 501c3 status to create positive change for our local community. This team-based program has partnered with such institutions as the Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, the International Institute of St. Louis and the American Red Cross.

  Eligibility: All WashU students
  Teams: 4 to 6 students
  Timing: Full semester (fall, spring), 8 weeks (summer)
  Credits: 3.0 (fall and spring), 1.5 (summer)

• Olin/United Way Board Fellows Program

  This unparalleled leadership experience gives Olin MBA, Professional MBA and dual-degree students (law or social work) the opportunity to serve on the board of a local charitable organization for a calendar year. Vested with full voting rights as an official board member, you gain real-life practice in governance, nonprofit management, and community diplomacy and representation. 

  Eligibility: Full-Time MBA, Professional MBA, Executive MBA, social work and law students
  Teams: Individual opportunity
  Timing: Calendar year (January to December)
  Credits: 1.5 (spring) and 1.5 (fall) (full year participation required)