Contact Us

International Services is here and available to assist you!

International Services provides immigration services and support for all international students, faculty, and scholars at Clemson University. The IS Team is available to assist you in various formats, all listed below. 

Immigration Advising Updates:

  • Beginning May 15, 2023, Zoom Advising will take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1-4 pm. We will not hold virtual advising on Tuesdays and Fridays as this time will be reserved for professional development and processing student and scholar requests.

  • There will be no Zoom Advising the week of Monday, May 29 - Friday, June 2, 2023, as our International Advisors receive professional development by attending the NAFSA Annual Conference. We will still be available to speak with you via phone or email.

Contact Summary

General Office Hours

International Services follows normal University business
hours, Monday - Friday, from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm EST, and is closed on University holidays and during inclement weather events.

Office Location &
Mailing Address

Clemson University
International Services
230 Parkway Drive, 108 Long Hall 
Clemson, SC 29634 USA

Main Phone

864-656-3614

Voicemail

We are happy to speak with you and answer any of your questions during normal University business hours.

If leaving a voicemail, please include your first and last name, CUID, and a return telephone number or email address.

Voicemails left from international numbers will be returned via email. If you are outside the U.S., please email is@clemson.edu to arrange a time to speak with International Services.

General Email

is@clemson.edu

Responses to email can take up to two business days.

H-1B & Employment Visas

empvisa@clemson.edu

Responses to email can take up to two business days.

Virtual Immigration Advising
via Zoom

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 1-4 pm

Zoom Link - https://clemson.zoom.us/j/94943948097

Please remain in the waiting room until an advisor admits you to answer your questions in a private, virtual session. 

If the discussion will take longer than 15 minutes, please email is@clemson.edu to schedule a one-on-one appointment with an advisor.

OPT Advising and Workshops

International Services offers virtual workshop sessions throughout the year to discuss Optional Practical Training benefits for our eligible F-1 students.  These sessions aim to help students understand the Post-Completion OPT and STEM OPT application process, how to maintain their F-1 immigration status, meet travel expectations, and more.

  • The date and time for upcoming OPT Workshops can be found here.

Emergency Contacts
  • If you have an emergency that needs police, fire, or medical assistance, phone 911 for immediate assistance. Be prepared to give the physical address of the emergency to the 911 dispatcher.

  • For non-life-threatening emergencies, contact Clemson University's Police Department (CUPD) at (864) 656-2222. 

International Services is excited to hear from you!

Thank you & Go Tigers!