Information for New Students
When becoming a full-time student at Clemson University you will probably encounter some new technical terms and procedures. To help you with this process, the CCIT Customer Support Center has compiled this summary of some of the things you'll need to know.
UserIDs and Passwords, CUID numbers, and PINs
UserIDs
What is a UserID?
Upon acceptance, new students are assigned a Clemson University computer user identification. This is a permanent, unique identifier that is used to access Clemson University computers, networks, webpages, and resources. It is often also referred to as a university username, Clemson username, or computer ID.
Where can I find my UserID?
If you do not know your User ID, please follow our guide to Determine Your Clemson User ID.
Passwords
NEVER give out your password to ANYONE. The Support Center will NEVER ask you for your password. If you need assistance with your UserID, do NOT email your password.
Where can I find my password for my UserID?
If you are a new student, your default password will be the last four digits of your social security number. The first time you log in, you will be prompted to change your password.
How do I change my password?
You can change your password at any time by using the Password Change Utility. You will be prompted to change your password the first time you log in, and passwords automatically expire after one year. Please make sure your password follows our Strong Password Guidelines. More details can be found on our UserID and Password Policy page.
What if I forgot my password?
The Support Center will only reset passwords for the account owner. Parents, relatives, associates, etc. can NOT request a password reset.
If you cannot remember your password, please bring a picture ID with you to the CCIT Support Center. If you are more than twenty minutes away from campus, please call us at 864-656-3494.
CUID Numbers
What is a CUID number?
CUID stands for Clemson University Identification Number. It is a unique, nine-digit number assigned to you upon your application to the University. It is also known as a student ID number or application number.
How do I find my CUID number if I know my UserID?
If you know your Clemson UserID and password, you can look up your CUID number online. Visit the Clemson Phonebook and click on "My Record" to log in and see your CUID number and personal data options.
Where else can I find my CUID number?
As a new student, you should have received your CUID number in your Admissions Acceptance packet. If you have lost your packet, you may call the Registrar's Office at 864-656-2171 to find your CUID and the Undergraduate Admissions Office at 864-656-2287 to receive a new packet. You should also have received your CUID number in the packet sent to you by University Housing.
PINs
What is a PIN?
Personal Identification Numbers are four digit numbers used so that your parents or guardians can access certain resources. There are two kinds, a Housing Contract Parent PIN and a financial aid/Tigerweb PIN.
What is my Housing Contract Parent PIN?
If you are under 18 when you apply for housing, your parent or guardian must electronically co-sign your housing contract with their Parent PIN. This PIN is mailed directly to your parents or guardians upon your acceptance and is sent separately from your student housing information.
What if my parents or guardians have lost my Housing Contract Parent PIN?
Your parent or guardian may call the Housing Office at 864-656-2295 to obtain the Parent PIN. They will need your CUID number to complete this process. Parent PINs cannot be communicated via email.
What is my financial aid/SISWeb PIN?
This PIN login provides limited access to your student account, financial aid information, optional fee selections, and credit card payments. The PIN number will be the last four digits of your Social Security number. You can access this portion of the SISWeb.clemson.edu site by clicking on the "PIN login" link and using the student CUID number and the PIN number. You, as the student, must access the "ePaws" section and accept your financial aid awards. Your parents or guardians, however, can also later use this link to make credit card payments on your account. They would need your student CUID number and the PIN number.
If you are a new student your Clemson email (userid@clemson.edu) has automatically been forwarded to your Google Apps for Education account. If you would like to use webmail or another email service instead, you can change your forwarding settings at http://www.clemson.edu/email_forwarding.
What is my email address?
Your email address will be your userid followed by "@clemson.edu" (i.e. joeuser@clemson.edu). To find your userid, please see the UserID section of this FAQ.
Google Apps for Education
What is Google Apps for Education?
Your official clemson email address is userid@clemson.edu. However, most Clemson students use their Google Apps for Education accounts. When we created your UserID, we also created an identical Google Apps for Education account for you and automatically forwarded your email to it.
How do I log in for the first time and what is my initial password?
Visit http://g.clemson.edu. Your userid will be the same as your Clemson UserID. This account has its own password separate from the one asociated with your Clemson UserID. The initial password will be "cu##" followed by the last four numbers of your social security number (i.e. cu##1234).
How do I log in to my Google Apps for Education account?
Go to http://g.clemson.edu to access your Google Apps for Education email account.
What if I forgot my password or my default password isn't working?
Log in to the Email Control Panel with your university username and password. Click "Reset my Google Apps password" and follow all of the instructions on the next screen.
How do I change my Google Apps for Education password?
Your Google Apps for Education password should NOT be identical to your Clemson password. This is because the Google Apps account is hosted by Google, not Clemson University. Password changes on Google will not change your password on the Clemson network and vice versa.
You can change your password within your account settings. Resetting your Google Apps password will NOT change your Clemson UserID password. For detailed instructions, please see Google's password reset walkthrough.
Laptops
During orientation, CCIT encourages you to attend a CCIT session and to see our display at the Hendrix center. We also strongly recommend that you attend a Laptop Setup Workshop.
Where can I find information about recommended laptops?
For the latest information, please visit the Laptop Support Page.
Which laptop should I pick?
A good starting point is to check our preferred laptops by major list, and consider your options carefully if you think you might change majors. If your major isn't listed, please contact your advisor. All of the recommended models meet our minimum requirements but we offer you a number of choices so that you may opt to purchase a laptop with the features you desire.
How do I purchase and/or finance a laptop?
Please see our laptop purchasing page for this information.
What is a Laptop Setup Workshop?
These workshops are two-hour sessions where we ensure that your laptop has all of the software you need and cover topics like setting up wireless, network resources, Clemson Google Apps, laptop security, and more. There are workshops for Apple, recommended, and non-recommended laptops. "Early bird" workshops are offered during summer orientation for students who have already purchased a laptop while the rest of the workshops are held during move-in weekend. To register for a workshop and see the workshop schedule, please see the Laptop Setup Workshops page.
More Information and Contacts
Is there anything else I need to do?
To help you keep track of the steps you need to complete before starting full-time at Clemson, the Orientation office has provided a New Student Checklist.
Where can I find more information?
Please visit our website to see if the information you're looking for is already available.
Where can I bring my computer to get help?
The CCIT Customer Support Center Helpdesk is available to provide in-person assistance and computer repair and diagnostics. We are located on the second floor of the Cooper Library. For the best service, please see our hours of operation before visiting.
Who can I contact if I still have technical questions?
For technical issues, please contact the CCIT Customer Support Center. We can be reached via email at ITHELP@clemson.edu or by phone at 864-656-3494. For the best service, please see our hours of operation before calling.
Who can I contact if I have other questions?
Housing Issues: University Housing - housinginfo-l@clemson.edu - 864-656-2295
Registration/Scheduling Issues: Office of the Registrar - 864-656-2171
Application/Acceptance Issues: Undergraduate Admissions - Email Form - 864-656-2287
Orientation Issues: Orientation Office - orientation@clemson.edu - 864-656-4402
Financial Issues: Student Financial Aid - finaid@clemson.edu - 864-656-2280
