Crossing the Cistern
Do you need momentum to re-energize your journey to graduation?
Crossing the Cistern (CTC) supports and re-engages historically underserved students by providing scholarships, mentoring, enrichment activities, a network of peers, and access to other opportunities.
This is a wonderful program for supporting students, especially those of us who...may feel like we don't really fit in on campus.
Crossing the Cistern across the Campus
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School of the Arts
Coordinator: Heather McDonald
Learn more about the program here. (Select Student Opportunities)
Student Testimonial
What's the best part of your CTC experience?
"Having access to a faculty mentor to check-in and keep me up to date with important dates and advising guidance."
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School of Business
Coordinator: James Malm
Learn more about the program here.
Student Testimonial
What's the best part of your CTC experience?
"I've been able to meet so many amazing mentors within the School of Business and network with students who look like me."
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School of Education
Coordinator: Ian O'Byrne
The program is known as AdvocatED in this School.
Student Testimonial
What's the best part of your CTC experience?
My scholarship offer arrived at a time when I needed the extra push to graduate. Crossing the Cistern has been impactful to me because it acknowledged that I am capable and valued as a CofC undergrad.
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School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics
Coordinator: Sofia Agrest (interim)
Learn more about the program here.
Student Testimonial
What's the best part of your CTC experience?
Connecting with a mentor on campus.
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School of Environmental and Natural Sciences
Coordinator: Brooke Van Horne
Learn more about the program here.
Student Testimonial
What's the best part of your CTC experience?
The best part is having the opportunity to participate in a program that benefits me and my peers. It's also amazing to have peer faculty to help along the way.
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School of Health Sciences
Coordinator: Nicole Chapman
Learn more about the program here.
Student Testimonial
What's the best part of your CTC experience?
Great opportunity to meet like-minded people.
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School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Coordinator: Grace Hubel
Learn more about the program here.
Student Testimonial
What's the best part of your CTC experience?
I really enjoyed meeting faculty members and peers that are on similar paths.
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School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs
Coordinator: José Chavarry
The program is known as Adelante! in this School.
Learn more about the program here.
Student Testimonial
What's the best part of your CTC experience?
Being able to meet with a faculty member that you can develop a personal relationship with. I think it's sometimes difficult to find ways to connect with faculty.