Clemson Connect is a program designated for students who are new to Clemson University. It is an integral part of your transition to Clemson Life and the Clemson Family. Clemson Connect is a series of activities and programs that will help you make academic and social connections, which will contribute to your success at Clemson University. At the heart of Clemson Connect is the continued focus on and fostering of Clemson's Core Values: integrity, honesty, and respect.
Clemson Connect is a pass/fail zero credit course which all new Clemson students are required to take, as well as complete associated homework assignments. Clemson Connect has five (5) components and activities in which all new students will participate:
- iClemson- An online tutorial to demonstrate and learn about resources and strategies to keep students in tune with campus technology.
- New Student Convocation- The formal beginning of Clemson Connect and formal welcoming to Clemson University by President Barker.
- One Clemson: Yours, Mine & Ours- An engaging and interactive small-group program led by peer and faculty/staff facilitators, participants will begin to focus on what it means to be a part of the Clemson community and how it applies to their future success as members of a global community.
- Summer Reading (Freshmen)- The follow-up program to the summer reading assignment. Students will hear a guest speaker related to the summer reading book, followed by a small group discussion lead by Clemson faculty and staff.
- Mission: Transition (Transfer Students)- An informational and interactive presentation where students will learn about transfer resources and Clemson traditions, to support their needs and experience at Clemson.
- Library Workshop- a 50 minute workshop that will help you save time and get better grades by improving your information research skills.
Clemson Connect Schedule and Information
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Download a copy of the Clemson Connect schedule
- Freshman Requirements
- Transfer Requirements -
Access Blackboard: In Blackboard you will find the Clemson Connect (LIB 100) course (under Courses), the site contains information concerning your Welcome Leader, One Clemson and Summer Reading locations, as well as, assignment information to complete the 'homework' portions of the Clemson Connect course.
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New Student Move-In Check Housing Assignments beginning mid-July. University Housing provides recommended move-in times for students. |
Begins 8 a.m. |
Various Locations |
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Laptop Workshops Setup your laptop with Clemson specific software, learn about security and safety measures. Please register for workshops in-advance. |
1-3 & 3-5 p.m. |
Various Locations |
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Move-In Movie Special showing of "The Dark Knight" for new students! |
9 p.m. |
Outdoor Amphitheater |
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Laptop Workshops Setup your laptop with Clemson specific software, learn about security and safety measures. Please register for workshops in-advance. |
9-11 a.m. & 11-1 p.m. |
Various Locations |
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New Student Convocation CLEMSON CONNECT REQUIREMENT |
2-4 p.m. |
Littlejohn Coliseum |
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Presidents Picnic Enjoy a picnic on the President's Lawn and meet President and Mrs Barker. Open to all new students. |
4 p.m. |
President's Lawn |
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Laptop Workshops Setup your laptop with Clemson specific software, learn about security and safety measures. Please register for workshops in-advance. |
4-6 p.m. |
Various Locations |
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FYE Residence Hall Meetings All students living in an FYE Residence Hall will have a mandatory hall meeting during this time. Meeting times and locations vary. |
6-9 p.m. |
Various Locations |
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Moonlight Madness Shop at Wal-Mart late night for the last-minute items needed for the residence hall. Also enjoy free food and prizes. CAT Buses depart from behind Sikes Hall (shuttle type schedule) |
10:30-1 a.m. |
Wal-Mart |
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Jumpstart Workshops These workshops are designed to offer students inside information on how to be successful at Clemson in and out of class. Workshop topics vary. Please register in advance to attend a free workshop. |
8:30-9:30 a.m. |
Various Locations |
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One Clemson CLEMSON CONNECT REQUIREMENT A Welcome Leader will escort students to this program; visit Blackboard for more information on Clemson Connect requirements. |
10-11:30 a.m. or |
Various Location |
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Laptop Workshops Setup your laptop with Clemson specific software, learn about security and safety measures. Please register for workshops in-advance. |
2-4 p.m. |
Various Locations |
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Organizations Fair Learn about the 300+ organizations offered at Clemson. Organizations will have tables and tents to display information. Open to all Clemson students, new students are highly encouraged to attend. |
4-6 p.m. |
Bowman Field |
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Welcome Back Festival A Clemson tradition lining the streets of Downtown Clemson. Enjoy food, entertainment and prizes. Open to all Clemson students and Clemson Community members. |
5:30-8 p.m. |
Downtown Clemson |
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Laptop Workshops Setup your laptop with Clemson specific software, learn about security and safety measures. Please register for workshops in-advance. |
8-10 p.m. |
Various Locations |
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Bowman Block Party Enjoy music from 3-5 regional and national bands, jams will flow through the night. Open to all Clemson students, new students encouraged to attend. |
7 p.m.-12 a.m. |
Bowman Field |
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August 18 |
Jumpstart Workshops These workshops are designed to offer students inside information on how to be successful at Clemson in and out of class. Workshop topics vary. Please register in advance to attend a free workshop. |
9-10 a.m. & |
Various Locations |
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Tiger Service Project This service project is for all new students! Transportation, t-shirt and light snacks provided. Students will return in time for afternoon Clemson Connect programs. |
9-12 p.m. |
Depart Hendrix Student Center |
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Freshman Summer Reading FRESHMAN CLEMSON CONNECT REQUIREMENT A Welcome Leader will escort students to this program; visit Blackboard for more information on Clemson Connect requirements. |
1-4 p.m. |
Littlejohn Coliseum |
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Mission: Transition TRANSFER CLEMSON CONNECT REQUIREMENT A Welcome Leader will escort students to this program; visit Blackboard for more information on Clemson Connect requirements. |
1-4 p.m. |
Brooks Center Theatre |
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Fike Rec Fest Learn what Fike Recreation Center has to offer! Explore facilities, play basketball and other games, learn about club sports and intramurals. Open to all new students. |
4-7 p.m. |
Fike Recreation Center |
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Laptop Workshops Setup your laptop with Clemson specific software, learn about security and safety measures. Please register for workshops in-advance. |
7-9 p.m. |
Various Locations |
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August 19 |
First Day of Classes! |
