Undergraduate Experience

Beyond the Classroom

The skills needed for the future go beyond what is learned in the classroom. It's about developing ideas, problem-solving, communicating, and working with a diverse group of individuals and talents. We've found that well-rounded students perform better academically, are more satisfied with their college experience, and are more likely to graduate. Clemson offers a wide variety of programs and activities, including professional clubs and student organizations.

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What sort of research is open to undergraduates?

The University has adopted an academic plan that identifies eight areas in which it will conduct innovative research and encourage economic development. As a result, Clemson is a thriving place for research, building nationally recognized programs in advanced materials, automotive and transportation technology, biotechnology, and biomedical sciences, family and community living, general education, information and communications technology, leadership and entrepreneurship, and sustainable environment.

CREATIVE INQUIRY (CI)

CI combines engaged learning and undergraduate research so that students can solve local, national, and even international problems. Team-based investigations are led by a faculty mentor, but inquiries are often initiated by the students themselves. That means CI participants develop the ability to think critically while honing important communication and presentation skills.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES (REU)

REUs are opportunities made available during the summer months. These research internships, often funded by the National Science Foundation or other public agencies, are a chance for students to get involved in innovative research projects and get paid for their work.

SENIOR CAPSTONE

The Senior Capstone provides students the opportunity to apply engineering knowledge to open-ended engineering problems by creative means. A capstone course hones skills, demonstrates learning and ability, and builds a resume. After a problem is formulated, solutions are evaluated by faculty and practicing engineers.

EUREKA HONORS

The program brings Honors College students to Clemson the summer before their first year to conduct college-level research. Experiences in Undergraduate Research, Exploration, and Knowledge Advancement (EUREKA!) is a unique and exciting program that enables honors students to pursue research and scholarly activities with faculty across all disciplines.