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Why Clemson

Clemson is a globally connected Southern research university. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us as we transform lives in South Carolina and beyond, and we call them Tigers.

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See why Clemson attracts future scientists, artists, engineers, creators, builders, farmers and physicians from around the world to a quiet town in Upstate South Carolina and how we charge Fiercely Forward to deliver life-changing solutions with our unique gifts.

Tigers Make Life-Changing Impact

Each of us pursues significance in our own way at Clemson — through relationships, academics, athletics and service.

For Will McPhail ’27, a financial management and marketing double major from Stow, Massachusetts, that looked like becoming the captain for the Sales Competition Team, serving as a recruitment ambassador for the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, and traveling to New York City with the Clemson Financial Horizons program to visit leading financial firms and connect with alumni working in the field.

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Get involved. The more you get involved, the more you’re going to meet people and make connections and make friends that could last a lifetime. It’s just going to open more doors.

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We Are United Through Time-Honored Traditions

Our campus and our culture are steeped in history. We follow in the footsteps of Tigers who came before us, working hard and celebrating big — in Death Valley, on Bowman Field, inside Cooper Library and, sometimes, even on the dance floor.

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One of the main reasons I picked Clemson was for that community. The Clemson Family really is important, and it can genuinely be life-changing.

Will McPhail,
financial management and marketing ’27

We Advance Professionally Through the Clemson Network

The Clemson network is second to none in terms of engagement and support.

We have more than 180,000 living alumni, and every single one becomes a valuable professional connection when you join the Clemson Family.

Our career center is consistently ranked among the best in the nation by The Princeton Review because we connect you directly with Clemson alumni at your desired company, hiring managers for your dream role, and co-op opportunities that provide you with valuable professional experience before graduation.

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“I think of the Sales Innovation Program as a professional development program. It’s one of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business’ Signature Programs. There are meetings almost weekly, like a resume workshop, a LinkedIn workshop, a presentation workshop and more. The whole idea is to prepare you for networking with partner companies.”

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