RISE Benefits & Programs

Benefits of the RISE Living-Learning Community include:

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

In-Hall Tutoring

RISE supports the academic transition of first-year engineering and science students through providing in-hall tutoring. Tutoring services are provided in Geer and Sanders lounges on Sundays thru Thursdays from 6:30 – 10 p.m. RISE tutors are upperclassmen students who have a strong grade point average, commitment to student success, and complete training through the Academic Success Center. Tutors focus on courses known to provide most difficulty to students, such as calculus, chemistry, physics, and general engineering, but will endeavor to assist students in any courses where they need help. Special exam study sessions will be sponsored.  

Special RISE Class Sections

Most students participating in RISE will be clustered and preregistered in one to two core classes together (Chemistry 101 and CES 102). This insures that RISE residents will attend some of the same sections of classes together during first semester. As a result, students are able to easily form study groups and have friends within their classes.  

In-Hall Advising

Each week, an academic advisor will hold office hours in the residence halls. The advisor will answer students' questions about academic and personal issues and assist students in discovering resources available at Clemson and in the community.

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

Social Events

Monthly RISE social events will be sponsored to encourage community building and stress relief. Past socials include a large welcome BBQ, outdoor movie night, bowling, community service projects, and exam breaker.

Educational Events

RISE seminars are offered throughout the academic year on a variety of topics including study abroad, stress management, and time management. RISE co-sponsors an Alumni Mix & Mingle where students can meet Clemson alumni in the real world and gain advice on how to be successful. Residents will also have the option to attend an industry field trip and other professional development opportunities.

Weekly Newsletter

The RISE Stay Informed Update is a weekly e-newsletter to inform students of campus activities, program activities, reminders of deadlines and other important information.