Prospective Student Programs

STEM Day

A one-day introduction to life at Clemson, jointly sponsored by PEER and WISE. Spend your morning attending classes and have lunch with an undergraduate host. In the afternoon, take a College of Engineering and Science tour, attend a student-run Majors Fair, and hear from representatives of the Admissions and Financial Aid office.

For information on the next STEM Day event, email slasser@clemson.edu.

Clemson Sneak Preview - not currently available

Purpose

We want you to see what it's really like to be an engineering or science major at Clemson; to give you a chance to talk to minority engineering or science freshmen; to go to some classes, stay in a dorm, eat in the cafeteria and meet some of the current students.

Typical Program Of Events

Thursday evening - You'll come to campus to attend an evening reception. There you and your parents will meet other high school seniors, your Clemson hosts, and the PEER office staff. After the reception, you'll go back to your host's room to talk and (eventually!) to sleep. Bring a sleeping bag; you'll probably have to camp out on the floor.

Friday - You'll do just what your host does -- go to his or her classes, eat meals in the cafeteria, meet your host's friends, and use the recreational facilities if you wish. You'll experience a typical day as a college student. In the late afternoon we'll have a campus tour and an information session featuring speakers from admissions, financial aid, and some student groups. You'll rejoin your host for dinner, then attend a social activity. Afterwards you'll retire to your host's room to sleep.

Saturday - You'll get up when you want and go to the cafeteria for brunch. Your parents will be welcome to pick you up any time that morning. (Preferably before noon -- your host needs time to study!)

What Do I Bring?

Bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towel, washcloth, umbrella, casual clothes (jeans and t-shirts are fine), and whatever else you'd bring for an overnight visit (cosmetics, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.).

Do I Have To Pay Anything?

No! Clemson Sneak Preview is absolutely FREE!

How Do I Sign Up?

Your high school guidance counselor receives an invitation to nominate juniors each spring and seniors each fall. He/She will distribute applications to all underrepresented students in your high school who have a GPA of 3.0 or better and an interest in science and engineering. You will be contacted by mail or phone if you are selected as a Sneak Preview candidate.

Please note: If you are qualified, but your high school doesn't regularly send students to Sneak Preview, please e-mail the director, Sue Lasser, and she will make sure you are informed of the next Sneak Preview event.