Online Program
EUREKA! at Home!
A Virtual Summer Research Experience
The online EUREKA! program is delivered through a creative, virtual format, with all facets of the program, including campus and community activities, being performed remotely from home through video conferencing and other online means.
Online participants are able to meet each other and are given several opportunities to also get acquainted with campus resources and some of the University’s best faculty and administrators. Many of our students will also be able to meet their EUREKA! mentors in person when they arrive on campus for the fall semester.
The 2025 online itinerary and project list are still being developed but you can review those from 2024 below.
Are you looking for an on-campus experience? Explore our in-person delivery option!
How to Apply
The EUREKA! application will open April 1 and be accessible via your Admitted Student Portal. After you sign in, go to the "Your Clemson Journey" tab and scroll down to EUREKA! application information.
Online Program Timeline
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Application opens | April 1 |
| Application due date (including $50 application fee) | May 5 (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 |
| Individual check-in meetings | June 30 |
| Online EUREKA! Program Dates | June 30-August 1 |
| EUREKA! Poster Forum (held in-person) | Friday of Family Weekend |
EUREKA! Online Program Benefits
Meet Fellow Tigers!
Make connections with other incoming first-year Honors students and with your EUREKA! counselors, who are rising sophomores (and EUREKA! alumni themselves!).
You will attend daily meetings designed to introduce you to campus life and provide valuable resources to help you grow, both academically and socially, and help you become familiar with your fellow Honors students in the online program.
Get Started on Research!
Not every research project is conducted in a laboratory.
Our online EUREKA! program offers a variety of opportunities for you to engage in research with Clemson faculty, without traveling to campus.
Many of our online participants meet their faculty mentors when they arrive on campus to start their fall semester.
Build Your Clemson Community!
Online EUREKA! participants are given several opportunities to get to know their fellow EUREKANs, while also exploring Clemson University campus and the surrounding community.
You will also be virtually connected with key campus contacts, including faculty mentors and key campus resources, 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.
Online 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 Fees
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 online option include:
- Application fee ($50)
- Program fee (TBD)
Please note that there are no application fee refunds. No refunds are given to any student expelled from the EUREKA! program.
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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).
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Requirements
In addition to research hours, there typically may be one additional meeting each day. However, there may be several meetings throughout the day during our career events, depending on which meetings you choose to attend. All required meetings will be posted on the online itinerary, which is subject to change.
Students can participate from any location, provided the following are true for the entirety of the activity:
- Strong internet connection
- Cameras on
- Microphone (external or through the device) available
- Fully focused and actively participate when appropriate (no driving, playing games, etc.)
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Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend required EUREKA! academic events. The online program option offers more location flexibility and requires less time each day, while the in-person option is really a 24/7 immersive experience. Please keep this difference in time commitment in mind when applying.
