Important Dates for Clemson University Parents to know
There are many exciting events going on at Clemson throughout the 2008-2009 year that we think you will enjoy attending with your student. We hope to see you
in Clemson soon!
Family Weekend
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Friday, September 26, 2008
College Receptions: Receptions hosted by individual colleges and the library will give you a chance to learn more about your student’s field of study. (begin at 2 p.m.)
President’s Reception: Later in the afternoon you are invited to a reception at the President’s home to meet administrators from across campus as well as other parents. (4-5 p.m.)
- Saturday, September 27, 2008
Tailgate: We’ll kick off the football festivities with a tailgate at Littlejohn Coliseum, where you can learn Clemson cheers, meet the Tiger and enjoy great food before the game. (three hours before game time)
Clemson vs. Maryland Football Game: Cheer on the Tigers as they face the Terrapins of Maryland in this ACC game. (time TBD) For tickets please call the Athletic Ticket Office at (864) 656-2118.
Registration for Family Weekend can be found online, or you can register at an Orientation session this summer. The registration fee is only $15 per family. T-shirts will also be available. Full details about Family Weekend are available online.
Homecoming
- Friday, November 14, 2008
Float Displays: Come early to join in the Homecoming festivities and to see the finishing touches put on the homecoming floats on Bowman Field. (all day)
Tigerama: Join in Clemson’s grand homecoming tradition of Tigerama! Enjoy the skits, music, cheers and the fireworks finale at Littlejohn Coliseum. (7 p.m.)
- Saturday, November 15, 2008
Clemson vs. Duke Football Game: Cheer for the Tigers as they face the Duke Blue Devils in this ACC game (time TBD). For tickets please call the Athletic Ticket Office at (864) 656-2118.
Solid Orange Live
- Dates and Time TBD
Join us for the 2nd Annual Solid Orange Live Weekend! Beginning on a Friday in the spring, you can participate in a carnival, listen to music from top artists on a live stage and attend a number of Clemson sporting events. The culmination of the weekend is the Orange and White game on Saturday. More information will be available as the date approaches. (View the 2008 festival Web site for details of last year’s event.)
Important Dates from the Academic Calendar:
- Fall Classes Begin – August 20, 2008
- Fall Break – November 3-4, 2008
- Thanksgiving Break – November 26-28, 2008
- Exams – December 8-12, 2008
- Graduation – December 18, 2008
- Winter Break – December 13, 2008 - January 6, 2008
- Spring Classes Begin – January 7, 2009
- Spring Break – March 16-20, 2009
- Exams – April 27 - May 1, 2009
- Graduation-May 8, 2009
