The Office of Community Achievement and Student Empowerment establishes transitional programs and supportive services that cultivate student and family engagement in the Clemson Community. CONNECTIONS is an initiative to assist first-year students of color with their transition to Clemson University.
CONNECTIONS
LLC Overview
In CONNECTIONS, we believe that students of color at Clemson University are scholars who will achieve positive change in themselves, the Clemson Community, and the world. Participants in CONNECTIONS will engage in experiences related to personal development, academic engagement, culture and diversity, campus involvement, and support networks. We will also provide a diverse group of Sophomore and Upperclass student leaders in terms of majors, social identities, and experiences to serve as peer mentors for our participants. These mentors are equipped to support our students in navigating their first-year transition and maximizing their unique Clemson experience.
Program Note: Students interested in participating in the CONNECTIONS program while also living in the RiSE or CUBS community should contact the Office of Community Achievement and Student Empowerment.
- Peer Mentoring
- Social Events
- Networking with University Faculty and Staff
- Weekly Shared Learning Experience (Self and Career Development)
Did You Know?
- 88% of the 2016-2017 CONNECTIONS Mentees said that the LLC contributed to their academic engagement and 91% said that the LLC contributed to their personal development!
- CONNECTIONS participants become leaders in the Clemson Community through participation in Clemson Undergraduate Student Government, Council on Diversity Affairs, Minority Recruitment Team, Orientation Ambassador, Resident Assistants, Clemson University Tour Guides or create their own recognized student organization.
- The 2017-2018 CONNECTIONS group consists of participants from South Carolina as well as Georgia, Maryland, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Student Perspective
“CONNECTIONS as a whole has been an invigorating experience. I’m so happy that I was given the opportunity to be in CONNECTIONS because I know for a fact that if I had of not been in CONNECTIONS, then Clemson would have been harder to get used to and I wouldn’t have found out so many things about myself. Because of CONNECTIONS, I’ve developed more as a person and I met some amazing people!”- Katora Jackson
Quick Facts
Size: 75 Students
Location: Holmes Hall
Roommate Policy: May only request other program participants
Restrictions: All Majors Welcome, Coed
Application: When you sign up for Housing & Dining, you will need to select CONNECTIONS from the list on the Community Choice page. Also, you will need to complete the program application.
Fee: None Required
LLC Overview
- Peer Mentoring
- Social Events
- Networking with University Faculty and Staff
- Weekly Shared Learning Experience (Self and Career Development)
LLC Overview
- 88% of the 2016-2017 CONNECTIONS Mentees said that the LLC contributed to their academic engagement and 91% said that the LLC contributed to their personal development!
- CONNECTIONS participants become leaders in the Clemson Community through participation in Clemson Undergraduate Student Government, Council on Diversity Affairs, Minority Recruitment Team, Orientation Ambassador, Resident Assistants, Clemson University Tour Guides or create their own recognized student organization.
- The 2017-2018 CONNECTIONS group consists of participants from South Carolina as well as Georgia, Maryland, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
LLC Overview
“CONNECTIONS as a whole has been an invigorating experience. I’m so happy that I was given the opportunity to be in CONNECTIONS because I know for a fact that if I had of not been in CONNECTIONS, then Clemson would have been harder to get used to and I wouldn’t have found out so many things about myself. Because of CONNECTIONS, I’ve developed more as a person and I met some amazing people!”- Katora Jackson
LLC Overview
Size: 75 Students
Location: Holmes Hall
Roommate Policy: May only request other program participants
Restrictions: All Majors Welcome, Coed
Application: When you sign up for Housing & Dining, you will need to select CONNECTIONS from the list on the Community Choice page. Also, you will need to complete the program application.
Fee: None Required
