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College of Arts and Humanities

Student Experience

Fulfillment, Belonging and Purpose

The College of Arts and Humanities addresses the complete person, giving our students a sense of fulfillment, belonging and purpose. We strive for life-changing experiences in and out of the classroom that awaken and transform, moments that sustain and inspire, and experiences that make existence meaningful.

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Nicholas Vazsonyi

“The arts and humanities don’t just feed the brain. They nourish the heart and elevate the soul.”

Nicholas Vazsonyi
Dean
College of Arts and Humanities
Louise Franke

“Studying philosophy has redirected my life by changing how I look at the world. I care much more about whether I am living a good life, day to day, and I take my life much more seriously. ”

Louise Franke
Clemson Alumna
Clemson's first Rhodes Scholar

Student Experience Opportunities

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Brooks Center for the Performing Arts

The Brooks Center has been the hub for the performing arts in Clemson for three decades. It as a professional roadhouse, hosting world-class professional music, theatre and dance performances throughout the academic year. In addition to professional productions, the Brooks Center is also home to the Department of Performing Arts, offering a dynamic, hands-on undergraduate experience.

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Passport Living Learning Community

Passport is an engaging and inclusive community for first-year students from all majors who are passionate about languages and curious to learn more about different cultures. Passport invites you to “Meet the World” through cultural events, shared meals, and opportunities to connect with campus resources and peers who support language learning and cultural exploration.

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Pathways in the Humanities and Social Sciences

The Pathways in the Humanities and Social Sciences initiative is animated by two fundamental goals: 1) to foster intellectual community among Clemson Faculty by highlighting shared lines of inquiry and creating opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and discussion, and 2) to encourage Clemson students to explore fundamental questions about what makes us human and how we live together in a free and democratic society.

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Performing Arts Ensembles

From Tiger Band to Cantorei, Clemson Players to our Symphony Orchestra, more than 700 students across all areas of study participate in the more than 30 performing arts ensembles and lessons offered through the Department of Performing Arts.

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Study Abroad

In keeping with the College of Arts and Humanities motto of “meet the world,” we consider ourselves to be global citizens committed to lifelong exploration and achievement, both abroad and at home. We encourage all of our students to integrate globally focused experiences into their programs of study to build a vital core of self-awareness and understanding of different cultures.

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Trilith Institute

Clemson is proud to be the accredited academic partner of Trilith Institute, the educational arm of Trilith Studios. Trilith is the largest film production facility by square footage in North America, and has been the shooting location for three of the ten highest-grossing films of all time. Together, we're dedicated to developing the next generation of storytellers.

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