Honors Peer Mentoring
Peer-to-Peer Support
Helping First-Year Students Transition to College Life
Designed to support incoming, first-year Honors students in their transition to the Honors College and Clemson University through peer-to-peer connections.
Continuing Honors student mentors are paired with groups of two to four incoming first-year students. Mentors meet with mentees individually and in groups to serve as a resource and provide guidance, while also fostering community and cultivating a sense of belonging.
Helping Second-Year Students Develop Professionally
Designed to support second-year Honors students with professional and personal goals that facilitate their intellectual, cultural, and community development within the Honors College.
Senior Honors student mentors are paired with groups of one to three second-year students who have similar majors, interests, or post-graduation goals. Mentors meet with mentees individually and in groups to provide guidance and personal experiences directly related to professional development.
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Objectives of Mentoring
- To enhance group support and community within the Honors College
- To assist new students with the transition to Clemson University and guide second year students through career-specific questions
- To encourage active participation in students' academic years
- To encourage mutually beneficial, positive, and lasting relationships between students
- To provide peer mentors with opportunities for developing skills in group facilitation and communication
- To enhance mentees' abilities to interact comfortably with people and groups from diverse backgrounds
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Mentor Responsibilities
Student mentors are responsible for:
- Participate in a mandatory training session
- Meet with mentees as a group at least three times each semester
- Maintain an open line of communication throughout the semester with mentees
- Log all contact dates you have with your mentees using the required form
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Mentee Responsibilities
Student mentees are responsible for:
- Attend scheduled mentoring meetings
- Communicate proactively with mentor
- Set academic and personal goals
- Participate in Honors events and activities
- Provide feedback to help improve the mentoring program
“Being part of the Honors Mentoring Program has been unbelievably rewarding in so many ways. Having the opportunity to connect with passionate and driven students, stay engaged with the Honors College and its many resources, and work to foster a supportive environment that empowers the next generation of Clemson leaders inspires me to continue giving back to the program that supported me during my first year!”
Fatima Molina BerlangaHonors Peer Mentor, Financial Management MajorClass of 2028
Meet the Mentors
Meet the Honors peer mentors for the 2026-27 academic year.
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Degrees Within the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS)
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Mechanization and Business
- Animal and Veterinary Sciences
- Environmental and Natural Resources
- Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Forest Resource Management
- Horticulture
- Packaging Science
- Turfgrass
- Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
CAFLS Honors Mentors
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
- Ali Claire Ariail (2027)
- Macon Fowler (2027)
- Lola Hakimi (2028)
- Nicole Kelly (2028)
- Stella Martyak (2028)
- Laura Walters (2029)
Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Kendall Avitabile (2029)
- Elise Hohenwalter (2029)
- Ava Wooldridge (2028)
Plant and Environmental Science
- Ellie Arden (2027)
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College of Architecture, Art and Construction
Degrees Within the College of Architecture, Art and Construction (CAAC)
- Architecture
- Art
- Construction Science and Management
- Landscape Architecture
CAAC Honors Mentors
Architecture
- Ella Gore (2029)
- Lindsey Gieg (2029)
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College of Arts and Humanities
Degrees Within the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH)
- English
- History
- Language and International Health
- Language and International Trade
- Modern Languages
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Women's Leadership
- World Cinema
CAH Honors Mentors
History
- Payton Schrader (2029)
Philosophy
- Sophie Simon (2027)
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College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences
Degrees Within the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS)
- Anthropology
- Communication
- Health Science
- Justice Studies
- Nursing
- Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Sports Communication
- Youth Development Studies
CBSHS Honors Mentors
Criminal Justice and Psychology
- River McGee (2029)
Health Science
- Ava Schneider (2028)
- Adelynn Lenz (2029)
- Ava McCoy (2029)
- Hasini Marlapudi (2029)
- Klara Schempp (2029)
- Madalena Hiotis (2029)
Nursing
- Sarah Pacer (2028)
- Emily Romfo (2029)
Political Science and Economics
- Ellie Groves (2027)
- Callie Lake (2028)
- Ella Nichols (2028)
Political Science and History
- Maia Sonenblick (2029)
Psychology
- Hannah Pyon (2027)
- Kristie Alianiello (2027)
- Nicola (Nikki) Levine (2027)
- Elizabeth Lawson (2029)
Psychology and Business Management
- Saira Malhotra (2029)
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Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business
Degrees within the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business (WOAPCOB)
- School of Accountancy
- Department of Finance
- John E. Walker Department of Economics
- Management
- Marketing
- Graphic Communications
- Army ROTC
- Air Force ROTC
WOAPCOB Honors Mentors
Accounting
- Olivia Burchell (2027)
- Cullen Mazo (2028)
Economics
- Maggie McClendon (2029)
Financial Management
- Fatima Berlanga Molina (2028)
- Sophia Renfro (2029)
Management
- Ava Florez (2028)
Marketing
- Brooke Barnes (2027)
- Emma Franchini (2027)
- Caity Eng (2028)
- Cecelia Solomon (2029)
Pre-Business
- Ava Sasso (2029)
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College of Education
Degrees within the College of Education (CoE)
- Agricultural Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Human Capital Education and Development
- Mathematics Teaching
- Middle Level Education
- Modern Languages Education
- Science Teaching
- Secondary Education (English, Math, Social Studies)
- Special Education
CoE Honors Mentors
Early Childhood Education
- Lillis Davis (2029)
Elementary Education
- Erin Barry (2027)
- Katelyn Gordon (2028)
- Riley Darlington (2028)
- Annie Reagan (2029)
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
Degrees Within the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS)
- Automotive Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Glenn Department of Civil Engineering
- Holcombe Dept. Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Engineering and Science Education
- Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences
- General Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Science Engineering
- School of Computing
CECAS Honors Mentors
Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering
- Isabella Stamato (2027)
- Noelle Pall (2027)
- Rachel Sheehan (2027)
- Caroline Coffey (2028)
- Natalie Smith (2028)
- Lee Dillon (2029)
- Madden Ritzer (2029)
Civil Engineering
- Sophia Stevenson (2029)
Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences
- Jacob Davis (2027)
- Ryon Peddapalli (2027)
Data Science
- Adam Gibson (2028)
- Nadia Chestnut (2028)
Mechanical Engineering
- Isabella Corbit (2027)
- Abby O’Rourke (2029)
- Paul Leong (2029)
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College of Science
Degrees Within the College of Science (CoS)
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Genetics
- Mathematical Sciences
- Microbiology
- Physics
CoS Honors Mentors
Biochemistry
- Ava McKee (2027)
- Dixie Collins (2027)
- Liv Christensen (2027)
- Olivia (Liv) Palmieri (2027)
- Addison Vondersaar (2028)
- Kaitlyn Anderson (2028)
- Tess Kayal (2028)
- Elizabeth Polatty (2029)
- Jordan Hayes (2029)
- Sara Bourini (2029)
Biological Sciences
- Aliya Abdelwahab (2027)
- Isabella Zito (2027)
- Meg McDaniel (2027)
- Skye Dodge (2027)
- Sophie Childs (2027)
- Alexandra Hood (2028)
- Ava Depenbrock (2028)
- Skyler Collins (2028)
- Addison Castrorao (2029)
- Chiara Morello (2029)
- Olivia Antil (2029)
Chemistry
- Elena Yu (2027)
Genetics
- Kate Ellis (2027)
- Ella Shufelt (2028)
- Graceanne Crumpton (2028)
Mathematical Sciences
- Lindsey Perry (2027)
