The Student Transition Enrollment Advising and Mentoring program (STEAM) helps make higher education more accessible to rural students interested in pursuing agriculturally-related majors.
Program Details
What is STEAM?
CALS majors with Spring Connect invitations are automatically enrolled in the STEAM program. Students have access to the STEAM Spring Connect coordinator and key contacts within their intended department. Plus, they’ll have the exciting opportunity to participate in special events and activities designed to enhance their college experience!
But, what exactly is STEAM, and why should you be excited to join?
Student Transition. This is you! As you take the leap from high school to college, we’re here to help and support you.
Enrollment Advising. Get the support you need to plan your fall semester and dive into your major at NC State in the spring.
Mentoring. You have access to individuals within your Department as well as the STEAM coordinator who want to help guide and advise. Plus, you will have access to exclusive programming designed for CALS STEAM Spring Connect students!
Program Expectations
We strongly encourage students to attend events to connect with peers and the CALS community. Below are a few examples of events and experiences you will have as a STEAM Spring Connect student.
Fall
Welcome Event
Ag Day Celebration
Career Development Event
Service Event
Campus Tradition or Social Event
Spring
New Student Orientation
Transition Course
Advising Support
End of Semester Celebration
These events are your opportunity to grow your network and make the most of your college experience!
Eligibility
Participation in the STEAM program is automatic for CALS majors with invitations to join Spring Connect. Details on Spring Connect can be found on the Admissions website here.
The STEAM program provides a smooth transition to NC State. Students who participate will have access to mentoring, academic advising and social events for students within the program.
Your plans for the fall semester are up to you! Some students choose to earn college credit, complete an internship, work, volunteer, travel or participate in a personal enrichment opportunity. Please notify us of your plans by submitting the form on your wolfPAW account.
We recommend you review the semester sequence for your major. The semester sequence outlines which courses to take each semester for your major. After you determine which classes to take, view our transfer course credit database to help plan your schedule. This database shows if courses will transfer back to NC State and how they will be listed. We strongly recommend that you complete an advising appointment prior to enrolling in classes at a different institution. You can reach out to the STEAM Spring Connect coordinator for assistance.
STEAM Spring Connect students can participate in the Prague Connect Fall Program and the Summer Start Program. Both programs provide students with the opportunity to earn NC State credit and establish an NC State GPA.
Farm to Philanthropy Scholarship
Thanks to a generous gift from Dr. Joseph K. and Deborah Kapp Gordon, the Gordon Family Farm to Philanthropy Program was established in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to aid in “transforming access to an NC State education for students from rural communities.”
Dr. and Mrs. Gordon…You are giving students like me the opportunity to achieve our educational and career aspirations. …
Taylor Rhodes
STEAM student and first recipient of the Gordon Family to Philanthropy scholarship.
If you have specific questions about financial aid and scholarships, please contact the CALS Scholarship Coordinator at cals_scholarships@ncsu.edu.
Ready to Connect?
We know you and your family may have questions as you navigate the next steps in your educational journey. Watch our overview video to learn more about your new college and what it has to offer CALS students – from what makes us unique, what opportunities and resources are available, to how we support students.
In spring, we offer a variety of opportunities for students to connect with STEAM Coordinator Savannah Nevarez, our departments, and other STEAM Spring Connect students to learn more about the program.
