Clemson University relies on individuals’ awareness and commitment to their own health and to the health of all Tigers and the greater community. The following resources and recommendations, which are aligned with CDC guidance, are provided to help each of us manage our own health and protect the health of others.
IF SICK, it is recommended that you...
- Stay home, separating yourself from other individuals as much as possible
- Test for a specific cause of your illness, particularly if you are high-risk for severe illness, which can help you make important decisions about treatment and prevent the spread of your illness to others
- Only return to normal activities when your overall symptoms are improving AND you are fever-free without fever-reducing medication for 24 hours
- Consider additional protection, such as a mask, for 5 days after you return to normal activities—a measure which helps prevent the spread of your illness
Managing illnesses in shared living spaces
A student who is ill may usually remain in on-campus housing, with very rare public health-related exceptions. Oftentimes this means the sick student may remain in the same room as their healthy roommate.
Managing Absences Due to Illness
Should a student miss class due to any illness, you may notify your professors of your absence by using the Notification of Absence Form found in Canvas. Bridge students should utilize the Extended Absence Form for Tri-County Technical College, located on their Health and Wellness site. You should also reach out to each professor individually to address missed work and make a plan to address any missed assignments or exams.
Employees and supervisors should refer to the Clemson University Sick Leave Policy and the South Carolina Office of Human Resources Sick Leave Guidelines.
Supervisors with questions regarding managing and assisting employees through illnesses or medical-related issues should visit the Office of Human Resources’ Assisting Employees through Illness and Medical Issues website.
Campus Resources and Information
FREE COVID-19 Testing
The University continues to provide saliva-based COVID-19 PCR testing through the REDDI lab with collections at Redfern Health Center, available to students, faculty and staff Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Individuals who feel they cannot walk up to the test site should call 864-656-3566 for assistance. At-home COVID-19 test kits are also widely available at pharmacies.
Vaccines
Vaccines are safe and effective in preventing severe infection and are available for COVID-19, influenza and (for certain high-risk individuals) RSV.
- Redfern Health Center offers various vaccines to students. Click here to schedule an appointment.
- Joseph F. Sullivan Center, the University’s employee health and wellness clinic located in the heart of Clemson University’s campus at Edwards Hall, offers vaccines. Call 864-656-3076 to schedule an appointment.
- Faculty, staff and students can also access vaccines at retail pharmacies and community medical clinics.
Health Resources
Students should contact Redfern Health Center at 864-656-2233 or visit the Student Health Services website. Graduate students in the Greenville area may take advantage of MUSC and BRIO internal Medicine.
Clemson University and Bridge to Clemson students who are physically present in the state of South Carolina may use the easy-to-use MUSC Health and Redfern Health Center (24/7 virtual urgent care service).
Employees should contact their primary care provider for medical advice. If they don’t have a primary care provider, they may contact the Sullivan Center at 864-656-3076. Clemson Rural Health is a service available to all State Health Plan members.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, dial 911.
