Dates and Information

Schedule

Freshman Orientation is a two-day program beginning at 8 a.m. on day one with scheduled activities and ending at approximately 1:45 p.m. on day two (optional activities will conclude between 3-4 p.m.). During orientation students and parents are paired with orientation ambassadors to receive first-hand information and experiences. Freshmen will meet other freshmen, stay in a residence hall, meet and plan with their adviser, and register for classes.

A detailed freshman orientation schedule will be available online in May 2012.

Transfer Orientation is a one-day program beginning at 8 a.m. and ending around 5:30 p.m. The session includes experiences designed to allow students to learn about resources, complete course evaluations, meet with advisers, and register for classes. 

A detailed transfer orientation schedule will be available online in May 2012. 

Costs

The cost of attending summer orientation is included in the 'Orientation and Transition' fees. These fees cover the actual costs of delivering a series of integrated programs designed to assist new students in their successful transition to Clemson, as well as their housing and meals during the session. The orientation and transition fees are non-refundable. Financial assistance may be available in cases of extreme need; for questions and more information, please call our office at 864-656-4402.

General Fees

Freshman orientation and transition fees: $275 per student
Transfer orientation and transition fees: $220 per student
Parent/Guest orientation fee: $25 per person

Optional Fees

Pre-Orientation housing: $20 (available to freshmen and transfer students)
Post-Orientation housing: $20 (available to transfer students)
Orientation t-shirt: $13
Clemson croakie: $7
CU Tonight: $55 (overnight session for transfer students on July 12)

What to Bring

Most of what you'll need will be provided at orientation for you. However, below are some suggestions of things to bring to make your orientation experience more enjoyable.

Students staying in the residence halls are provided with linens, blanket, pillow and shower towels.

Travel/Accommodations

Travel

Travel arrangements are not included in your orientation costs and are your responsibility to coordinate. If you plan to drive, parking will be available in a designated parking lot on campus and you will need to bring the parking pass provided to you in your confirmation packet. The GPS address for the Hendrix Student Center is 720 McMillan Road, Clemson, SC. If you plan to fly, shuttle services from the area airports to campus are available from third-party vendors, such as Airport Shuttle of Clemson at 800-669-6463, Anderson-Clemson Shuttle Services at 888-732-5550 or Larry Andrews Airport Services at 864-653-5677. For more information on nearby airports, local transportation and driving directions, please check with the Clemson Visitors Center.

Accommodations

On-campus housing is provided for freshman students during orientation in Lever Hall. Transfer students may pay additional for on-campus housing the day of their orientation session. Both freshman and transfer students have the opportunity to stay on-campus the night before their assigned orientation sessions for an additional $20.

This summer, we are offering on-campus parent & family accommodations to make your orientation experience economical and easy. This option is available only for the freshman sessions. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents and family members will stay in an on-campus undergraduate residence hall, Clemson House. The cost is $55 per person for one night (evening of day one). Parents & families will not be staying with the students; there is a separate check-in location and process. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. at the Hendrix Student Center; room assignments and keys will be provided at that time. Accommodations include:

• private room with bath,
• a pillow, linens and towels,
• wi-fi internet access (no television or alarm clock provided),
• dinner at Schilletter Dining Hall on day one ($8.51 value),
• breakfast at Schilletter Dining Hall on day two ($6.23 value), and
• parking adjacent to Clemson House residence hall.

In addition, family members may stay the night before the orientation session for $20 per person. Check-in for parent and family pre-orientation housing is in the Clemson House lobby between 3 - 7 p.m. the day before your orientation session.

Parent and family orientation and pre-orientation housing are optional purchases in the student's online registration form for orientation. If you need additional information, please contact New Student and Family Programs at 864-656-4402 or by e-mail at orientation@clemson.edu.

Clemson's Martin Inn is the preferred hotel for orientation participants. Other local hotel information is available through the Clemson Visitors Center.

Pre-Orientation Guidebooks

Online pre-orientation guidebooks are created for both freshman and transfer students and their parents/guests. The guidebook is only available online and contains an abundance of helpful information as you prepare to attend orientation. It is recommended that both students and parents read through the guidebook prior to orientation so you will be well informed and will accomplish the tasks that are required before you come to campus.

Pre-orientation guidebooks contain:

• items to complete prior to attending orientation, including placement exams and medical clearance information;
• travel and parent/guest accommodations information;
• orientation schedule information; and,
• link to the orientation parking pass.

Check back in April to view the online pre-orientation guidebooks.