In-Person Program
Make Clemson Connections
A Summer Research Experience on Campus
EUREKA! participants in the in-person program are immersed in the Clemson experience for 5 weeks. They are given several opportunities to get to know their fellow EUREKANs, while also exploring Clemson University campus and the surrounding community.
In the past, our in-person EUREKAns have taken a tour of the Clemson football facilities, been whitewater rafting, and participated in cultural and sporting events on and around University campus.
Students also get a head start on campus living, as they will be living in campus housing and getting to know campus through a variety of activities, including scavenger hunts.
Explore the 2025 in-person itinerary and project list below.
Not sure if you can make it to campus this summer? Explore our online delivery option!
Timeline
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Application open for EUREKA! 2025 | April 1 |
| Application due date (including $50 application fee) | May 4 (11:59 p.m.) |
| Notification of admission to EUREKA! | Week of May 19 |
| Program fees due (electronic payment RECEIVED, not postmarked) and participation forms completed and submitted | June 1 |
| Move-in and opening dinner | June 27 |
| Move out | August 2 |
| EUREKA! Poster Forum |
Friday of Family Weekend |
Explore Clemson and its Surrounding Communities!
Meet Fellow Tigers
Get to know fellow incoming first-year Honors students, building connections that, for many of our EUREKA! alumni, can last throughout (and beyond!) your undergraduate experience.
You will also make key campus connections, including with faculty mentors and key campus contacts, such as in the University's Center for Career and Professional Development, which has consistently been recognized by the Princeton Review as one of the top 10 career services programs in the country - including #1 Best Career Services in 2022.
Get Started on Research
Working as part of a team or one-on-one, EUREKA! gives students the chance to engage early and start a path toward their next great discovery.
Many of the participating students continue their projects throughout their undergraduate years. We hope their enthusiasm for research will encourage their peers to follow their lead to build an exciting and productive environment for undergraduate research, scholarship, and discovery at Clemson University.
Take Shared Adventures
Although your five weeks on campus will be focused on your research, we also make time for you to familiarize yourself with Clemson, through a series of team-building events.
EUREKA! adventures are planned by your counselors, who are also program alumni. These activities help you bond with your cohort while helping to ease your transition to your new home at Clemson.
Program Fees and Policies
Program participants are held to local, state, and federal laws as well as Clemson University's alcohol and drug policy. The EUREKA! program has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy concerning drugs and alcohol.
Students found in violation of these laws and policy will be dismissed from the program. No program refunds will be issued for dismissed students.
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Program Fee
EUREKA! program fees are collected online. If you are selected to participate in the program, program fees are due on June 1, 2025.
Program fees for the in-person option include:
- Application fee ($50)
- Program fee ($2,500 for residential or $1,000 for commuter)
No application fee refunds.
Please note that no refunds are given to any student expelled from the EUREKA! program.
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Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend required EUREKA! academic activities. The in-person program option is an immersive experience, whereas the online program offers more location flexibility and requires less time each day. Please keep this difference in time commitment in mind when applying.
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Orientation
You must complete first-year orientation modules and meet with your Academic Advisor before the start of the program. You should register for orientation as instructed by the Office of Orientation (you will receive registration instructions via email).
Meet the 2025 In-person Counselors!
EUREKA! counselors are Honors students who provide care and support for the program participants on a daily basis, while also serving as role models on and off campus. Get to know the 2025 counselors below!
Alayna Khoja
Hello, everyone! My name is Alayna Khoja and I am the Head Counselor for the 2025 in-person EUREKA! program. I am a rising sophomore from Fort Mill, South Carolina and I am pursuing a major in genetics and a minor in psychology. During my time in the 2024 in-person EUREKA! program, I worked with Dr. Sehorn and the College of Science on DNA repair and the specific proteins that work to stabilize our DNA. I have continued with the Sehorn Lab and plan to stay with the lab in the future. In addition to participating in research, I am an Honors Ambassador and a member of Clemson Crew.
My time with EUREKA! allowed me to acclimate to campus before the start of my first year. I had always been interested in research and had participated in research during high school. EUREKA! offered me a way to get into a lab within my major and get a head start with hands-on experience. I started the fall semester in a research lab with connections to graduate students, professors, and upperclassmen. I knew where my classes were located and understood the areas around and outside of campus. However, the most important part for me revolved around the community I built over the course of the summer. I met like-minded students in the Honors college with whom I spent quality time. We shared our research, aspirations, and past experiences and made lasting memories. Many of these peers are among my closest friends and will continue to be in the future. I strongly encourage incoming Honors students to apply for EUREKA! due to its immensely positive impact on my first-year experience. If you have any questions about my experience or the program overall feel free to reach out. I am excited to meet our 2025 cohort!
Sophia Camps
Hello, everyone! My name is Sophia Camps, and I am a rising sophomore born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. I am working towards a major in materials science and engineering as well as a minor in chemistry. During my time in the 2024 EUREKA! program, I worked with Dr. David Jacobson as well as his graduate assistants from the chemistry department. Our research focused on producing a new sample of functional protein to use as an attachment between DNA and RNA molecules. These molecules can be experimented on using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and analyzed for a better understanding of the most essential organic molecules of biology. Even though I did not continue my research into the school year, I was able to learn important laboratory skills and writing techniques that I will continue to carry with me. In addition, I am also involved in Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS), Honors Peer Mentors as a mentee, Swing Dance Club, and Line Dance Club.
Initially, I was not sure if I wanted to participate in EUREKA! but I can say now that it was the perfect way for me to start college. I enjoyed getting a head start on familiarizing myself with campus and meeting new, like-minded people. Being on campus during the summer is also an incredibly fun experience that not everyone gets to have. I made some of my strongest friendships during this program and am grateful that I was able to transition to life in college with them. Participating in this program is one of the best decisions I have made while being at Clemson and shaped my experience as a student and researcher in such a positive way. I am excited to get to know this year’s participants and spend another summer at Clemson. If you are only slightly interested in EUREKA! I still encourage you to apply. If you have any questions, please reach out!
