Mentoring Programs
One great way to connect to resources on campus is through gaining a mentor. A number of programs at Clemson offer incoming students support with academic and social transitions. Having a mentor gives you the opportunity to learn from experienced students, to interact with faculty and staff, and to gain access to leadership and engagement activities. As a first year student, you can gain necessary information to navigate and succeed at Clemson University from students who have been in your shoes!
Mentoring programs are described below:
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Mentoring Program |
Description | Mentor Type | Application | Cost | Contact Person |
| AAH Major Mentor (1) | Students meet with peer mentors in-person, by phone or through email to answer questions about majors or minors. Available to all majors, genders and undeclared majors. | UG upperclassmen | Yes | None | Suzanne Atkinson 864-656-4484 |
| CAFLS Peer-Mentoring | Freshmen in CAFLS majors are matched with upperclassmen to help them adjust to life at Clemson | UG upperclassmen | Yes | None | Amy Sanders 864-656-4840 |
| Calhoun Honors College Peer Mentoring | Honors College freshmen work with upperclassmen in the Honors Program throughout the academic year. Available to all majors, genders and honor students. | UG upperclassmen | No | None | Stefani Thachik 864-656-6160 |
| Call
Me MISTER® (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) |
Students enrolled in the MISTER program are mentored by upperclassmen in the program. | UG upperclassmen | Yes | None |
Dr. Roy Jones |
| Clemson LIFE | College-age students with intellectual disabilities work with peer-mentors who help them reach their potential and prepare for independent living. Available to all majors, genders and students with intellectual disabilities. Living-learning community available. | UG upperclassmen | Yes | Yes |
James Collins |
| CONNECTIONS Peer-Mentoring | First-year students (mentees) from culturally diverse backgrounds and majors are paired with upperclassman leaders of color who serve as mentors and role models. Available to all majors, genders and minorities. Living-learning community available. | UG upperclassmen | Yes | None |
Amanda Bonilla |
| ECE Plugged in Program |
Current electrical and computer engineering (ECE) sophomore students are connected with ECE alumni. |
ECE alumni | Yes | None |
Janet Bean |
| ESP (Early Success Program) | Participants gain the tools and support needed to achieve academic and personal success during their first year at Clemson. Available to all majors and genders. | Yes | None |
Amber Mulkey |
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| FIRST | Matches first-generation college students with upperclassman peer-mentors who help them adjust to the college experience with academic support and social activities. Available to all first-generation students. | UG upperclassmen | Yes | None |
Sherry Dorris |
| MANRRS — Minorities in Agricultural, Natural Resources and Related Sciences | Promotes academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences. Available to all minority CAFLS majors. | UG upperclassmen | Yes | None |
Latoisha Green |
| PEER Mentoring | Provides peer-mentors for underrepresented incoming undergraduate students in the College of Engineering and Science. All minority CES majors. | UG upperclassmen | No | None | Sue Lasser 864-656-5541 |
| Tiger Success | Provides a system of accountability and support that helps students regain good academic standing at Clemson and gives them the opportunity to prove their commitment to their academic success. Available to all majors and genders of students on academic probation. | UG upperclassmen | No | None |
Elizabeth McWilliams |
| Tiger Ties Mentorship Program | Gives students a head start on creating real-world connections that extend beyond the borders of the University by pairing current students with alumni and friends who are successful experienced professionals. Available to all CBBS students. | CBBS alumni | Yes | None |
Bethany Grogan |
| Transfer to Tigers (T2T) | Incoming transfer students are mentored by upperclassman students from the Transfer Council. | UG upperclassmen | Yes | None |
Mary Von Kaenel |
| WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) | Helps and supports females in engineering and science majors. Available to all female students in CES. | UG upperclassmen | Yes | None |
Serita W. Acker |
(1) Examples of some questions are: What is it like to study in the major? What are some experiences (ie study abroad, internships) within the major?
For information on a mentoring program for out-of-state students and more about our mentor training group, contact Dena Kneiss in New Students and Family Programs, 864-656-0515.