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Office of College Preparation & Outreach

Programs and Initiatives

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Emerging Scholars

Clemson Emerging Scholars Program helps students from South Carolina’s I-95 Corridor learn what it takes to go to college. We concentrate on academic preparation, leadership skills and the college application process.

Emerging Scholars

Snelsire, Sawyer, & Robinson Clemson Career Workshop

Snelsire, Sawyer, & Robinson Clemson Career Workshop is a summer program designed to support the readiness of high-achieving students to enter college. The Snelsire, Sawyer, & Robinson Clemson Career Workshop enables rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to get an inside look into Clemson University while learning tips and tools needed to prepare for college and beyond.

Snelsire, Sawyer, & Robinson Clemson Career Workshop
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Tiger Alliance

Tiger Alliance (TA) is a college access program at Clemson University designed to illuminate pathways to college, bridge the opportunity gap and create a college-going culture for high school students in the Upstate of South Carolina.

Tiger Alliance

Tiger Alliance Middle Pathways

Tiger Alliance Middle Pathway (TAMP) is a coed program dedicated to fostering academic readiness and sparking curiosity in STEM fields among middle school students from Berea Middle School (Greenville, SC), Northwoods Middle School (Charleston, SC), and Southeast Middle School (Columbia, SC). We provide engaging and meaningful learning experiences that support both academic and personal growth, preparing students for future success. TAMP believes in the transformative power of immersive STEM education. Through interactive sessions, we focus on strengthening skills in math and literacy while encouraging interdisciplinary learning. Our program goes beyond academics—we are committed to developing leadership skills, resilience, critical thinking, and a strong college-going mindset. We understand that families want the best for their children, and we are deeply invested in supporting each student’s well-being, growth, and future success. TAMP is not just a program—it’s a partnership with families to empower students and help propel them toward brighter futures. TAMP is designed to help students build clear pathways to higher education and future careers in STEM. We provide meaningful experiences that guide students toward academic success and long-term opportunities. Join us in empowering the next generation of scholars to excel in college and thrive in STEM professions!

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