International Student Orientation
Orientation is an important step towards successfully beginning your program of study at Clemson University. New international student orientation is a program that is required for all incoming international students. We hope this Orientation will be helpful and answer many of your questions, but we encourage you to contact our office, or make an appointment during our virtual advising hours if you have any additional questions. International Services is delighted to welcome you to Clemson, South Carolina, and we wish you the best of luck during your time as a Clemson Tiger!
International Services (IS) is excited to welcome you to Clemson University! Thank you for choosing to be a Clemson Tiger! International Orientation will take place in-person at the dates and times below. New international students on F and J visas should plan to arrive to Clemson before the dates listed below.
Summer & Fall 2025 Orientations
We look forward to welcoming you to our required International Student Orientation! Students starting in summer are invited to join one of our fall orientations. Please check back soon for details.
International Orientation is designed to support all new and transfer international students as they transition to life at Clemson University. Our Orientation will highlight information not covered by other orientation programs on campus. International Orientation focuses on topics unique to the international student experience, ranging from immigration regulations, maintaining your F/J visa status, cultural adjustment, campus resources, health insurance requirements, local transit options, and other logistical support items.
International Orientation is also a unique opportunity to connect with fellow students from all over the world, as well as the International Services Team who are here to support you! Should you have questions prior to your arrival in the U.S., please contact us at is@clemson.edu.
Graduate and Undergraduate Orientations
International Student Orientation is different from the Graduate School and Undergraduate Studies Orientation. Please attend the Graduate School Orientation, International Student Orientation, and all required college/departmental orientations for additional important information to help you be successful at Clemson.
Information on the Graduate School and Undergraduate Student Orientations can be found on the Student Leadership and Engagement's New Student Orientation website.
The Graduate School also provides a pre-enrollment checklist, along with information on the Required Virtual Orientation and Optional In-person Orientation, and Departmental Orientations here.
Summer 2025 Welcome Emails
Use the guidance within the email to assist you as you arrive in the U.S. to begin your studies at Clemson:
- Email #1: International student arrival guide, arrival date, visa application
- Email #2: Housing, travel, orientation, airport shuttles, student organizations, immunizations, tuition payment
- Email #3: Orientation, SEVIS check-in, late arrivals, deferrals, and cancelations, SSN application, immunizations, transcripts