Gateway P3 is a five-week leadership development program designed to inspire deep reflection and meaningful growth. Participants will:
- Explore their personal values and connect them to their goals.
- Define success on their own terms.
- Build confidence and capabilities in a supportive environment.
- Commit to meaningful action that aligns with their vision for the future.
Each session allows participants to step into a leadership role as a facilitator. By taking turns guiding their group through structured discussions and interactive exercises, participants gain hands-on experience in leading and engaging their peers while contributing to the group’s collective progress.
What is the time commitment?
Gateway P3 is a commitment to yourself and your peers. Participants should:
- Attend all sessions without exception.
- Share openly and authentically, with a willingness to be vulnerable.
- Listen to others attentively and without judgment.
- Prioritize curiosity and inquiry over advocacy.
Participants should expect to invest 2–3 hours per week over the five weeks:
- 1 hour for pre-work and reading.
- 1–2 hours for group discussions.
Facilitators will spend an additional hour preparing to lead their session.
What do you discuss in the P3 groups?
Throughout Gateway P3, participants engage in thought-provoking discussions that inspire critical thinking and meaningful personal growth. Guided by rotating facilitators within the group, these conversations encourage participants to share authentically, learn from each other, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
Key questions explored during the program include:
- How will I lead a meaningful life?
- What does success look like for me during my time in school?
- What are my strengths, and what do I want to develop further?
- Who do I want to become, and what steps can I take to get there?
- How can I make the most of the next three years?
Participants receive a copy of Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success by Richard Shell to support this reflective journey. This insightful book serves as both a guide and a companion, offering tools and strategies to help participants define success, discover purpose, and take action toward achieving their aspirations.
How many members in a group?
Gateway P3 groups typically consist of 4–6 participants, with facilitation responsibilities rotating each session. This structure ensures every participant has the opportunity to grow their leadership skills while contributing to the group’s progress.
How did P3 Start?
P3: Purpose, Passion, and Principles is a program that started in 2013 by a group of MBA students, who recognized the need for space to discuss what they see as meaningful in their life and how they defined success in thinking about the future. P3 for undergraduates is based on the success from the MBA program. A pilot for undergraduates was conducted during the Spring 2021 semester.
Learn more about how P3 started in Wharton Stories.
Program Schedule
Kickoff Lunch
Meet your group on Friday, February 14, 2025, where you’ll introduce yourselves and establish a meeting location for the sessions.
Session Dates
Group sessions will follow a pre-determined two-hour meeting time during the weeks below:
- Session 1: February 17–23, 2025
- Session 2: February 24–March 2, 2025
- Session 3: March 3–7, 2025
- Session 4: March 17–23, 2025
- Session 5: March 24–30, 2025
Enrollment Information
Eligibility
Gateway P3 is open to all Wharton undergraduate students.
Important Dates
- Registration Opens: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Registration Closes: Monday, February 3, 2025
- Kickoff Lunch: Friday, February 14, 2025
Participants will be assigned to groups based on their availability, as indicated in their registration. If a participant’s availability changes, they will be placed on a waitlist until a suitable spot becomes available. Participants unable to commit fully to the program will be removed, and their spot will be offered to someone on the waitlist.
Register for Spring 2025
Registration for Gateway P3 is open now. Please make sure to submit by 2/3.
Have Questions?
Amanda Zimmerman
Director
amandaz@wharton.upenn.edu
Nox Richmond
Program Coordinator
nayrich@wharton.upenn.edu
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