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WILBUR O. AND ANN POWERS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES

The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business Living-Learning Communities strive to foster a living environment that stimulates learning, engagement and collaboration among our students, faculty and staff. The LLCs connect students with common interests to campus and the Clemson community, while broadening their global perspective and affording opportunities to develop friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Business Living-Learning Communities Include: CUBS – open to all Business School majors, first-year freshmen only

Clemson IDEAS – open to all Clemson majors, frst-year freshmen only

Army ROTC – open to Army ROTC students only

Air Force ROTC – open to Air Force ROTC students only

“My favorite part of CUBS was

all the supplemental academic support I

was provided.” Emmala Alfaro

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CUBS is open to all first-year freshmen within the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. We want to help students achieve their educational and career goals while forming lasting friendships that will carry them through their college experience and beyond.

The program is housed in the new Douthit Hills Building E, where students will attend Business 1010 classes and be in close proximity to The Hub. The Hub features a bookstore, market, Starbucks and CUPD substation on the frst foor. The second foor houses recreation space including a state-of-the-art workout facility. A Smokehouse BBQ, Fusion Cafe, Garden Pizzeria, and Fresh Market and seating for 450 are all featured on the third foor of The Hub.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Access to grouped courses with other CUBS students, featuring smaller class sizes

• Social events

• Peer mentorships

• Networking opportunities

• Professional development seminars

• Community service activities

• Extended access to academic advisors and more!

DID YOU KNOW? On average, CUBS GPAs are higher

than other first-year students in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of

Business.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jill Williams Academic Advisor

EMAIL:

cubsllc@clemson.edu

WEBSITE: clemson.edu/business/CUBS

INSTAGRAM: @ClemsonCUBS

FACEBOOK: @ClemsonCUBS

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Size: 100+ students

Location: Douthit Hills Bldg E

Restrictions: Open to all first-year freshmen within the Business School, including Pre-Business, Economics B.A. and Graphic Communications majors.

Application: Housing

Fee: $400

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Clemson IDEAS

DID YOU KNOW?

IDEAS LLC brings freshmen together for a unique experience that combines residence and exposure to academic and extra-curricular programming designed especially for them. The goals are to enhance the creative-thinking and problem-solving skills that will be necessary for students to prosper in any industry, as well as provide tools and opportunities for students to start ventures.

Clemson IDEAS (Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Among Students) is the premier living-learning community for students who wish to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors while attending school. The Clemson IDEAS LLC provides an environment that is conducive to the creation of student businesses and encourages active dialogue in the realm of entrepreneurial thought and action. Members believe that fusing together entrepreneurial minds from across the campus lays a foundation for unlimited possibilities. By working across colleges, Clemson IDEAS further integrates entrepreneurship in all aspects of campus life and education.

WHAT TO EXPECT • Mentorship from a network of

successful entrepreneurs andinnovators

• Access to incubator space wherestudents from any major can launchbusiness ideas

• First-hand tours of regionalincubator, accelerator, andeconomic developmentprograms

• Social and networking activities thatbuild fearless leaders

“Clemson IDEAS LLC is where a student’s formal education meets the real world while also providing the mentorship and resources necessary to launch successful companies.”

– Greg Smith of Tiger Angel Network

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CONTACT INFORMATION

John Hannon Clemson IDEAS 100 McCollum Ave #10

EMAIL:

jmhanno@clemson.edu

WEBSITE: housing.clemson.edu/ clemsonideas/

Size: 24 students

Location: Gressette Hall

Restrictions: Open to all majors, frst-year freshmen

Application: Housing and Clemson IDEAS (see web-site)

Fee: No

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Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC

CONTACT INFORMATION

Army ROTC Mark A. Samuelson Scholarship and Enrollment Offcer 864-656-2578

EMAIL: msamue2@clemson.edu

WEBSITE: housing.clemson.edu/ community/army-rotc

FACEBOOK: ClemsonArmyROTC

Air Force ROTC Captain Joseph Blanton ’06 Recruiting Officer864-656-3673

EMAIL: jblanto@clemson.edu

WEBSITE: housing.clemson.edu/ community/air-force-rotc

FACEBOOK: ClemsonAFROTC

QUICK FACTS >

Size: Army LLC: 24 students Air Force LLC: 30 students

Location: McCabe Hall

Restrictions: Must be in ROTC program, open to all majors, all years, coed

Application: Housing

Fee: None

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ROTC LLCs provide a means for successfully easing frst-year students into the ROTC programs, supporting them as they transition to college life and providing a vital social and professional support network. Community members help prepare and motivate one another to achieve greater physical ftness levels, campus involvement and skills to enable academic success. The community produces a critical network of peers who will assist each other throughout their Clemson and military careers.

DID YOU KNOW? Throughout the academic year cadets often participate in:

• Outdoor adventure trips and outings to Clemson’s high ropes courses

• Weekly labs where cadets hone their physical ftness, stamina, leadershipand coordination skills

• Parents’ Day events

• Joint Military Appreciation Day at Frank Howard Stadium

• ROTC sponsored guest speaking events where members of the militaryshare their experiences and advice

• Memorial Program for POWs and MIAs

• Military movie nights

“Army ROTC LLC helped “We all have the end me make connections goal of wanting to become right away with students offcers within the Air that I had the same Force, and we all bonded interests and beliefs with. really quick because The older cadets, as we all wanted to help well as some of my own each other succeed and classmates, living nearby achieve our goals.” has helped greatly when – Yousuke Matsui,I needed advice.” Air Force ROTC

– Rollins Jolly,Army ROTC