University Policy Program

Academic Policies

• Academic Eligibility
• Academic Catalog
• Graduate School Handbook

Affiliates Policies

• Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF)

  The Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) is an independent 501(c)3 organization and was created to support the Clemson University Research Enterprise, guiding Clemson researchers through the technology transfer process by identifying, protecting, and developing university intellectual property. We are committed to creating a sustainable model for research by connecting Clemson researchers to external organizations and identifying opportunities for research collaboration to feed back into Clemson University.

  To learn more about how CURF can support you, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

  For questions regarding the policies and procedures that CURF supports, please contact Brittany Souto, bsouto@clemson.edu.

Finance and Operations Policies

• Accounting Services

  Our policies pertain to all colleges and departments across the University. Individuals will find information related to capital assets, account reconciliations, and accounts receivable.

  A list of Accounting Services policies and procedures can be found here:

  Policies and Procedures

  For general questions regarding Accounting Services, please contact Dionne Simmons at dionnes@clemson.edu. Some policies or guidelines have specific contacts to whom you may be redirected.

• Cash and Treasury

  The Office of Cash and Treasury Services online Policies and Procedure Manual is a resource for all Clemson University employees. The contents of the manual address University policy on banking services, cash receipting, merchant card services, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, training, and Ecommerce solutions.

  A comprehensive list of policies and procedures can be found here:

  Policies and Procedures

  For general questions regarding Cash and Treasury Services policies please contact Cathy Freeman at cdorfne@clemson.edu. Some policies have specific contacts to whom you may be redirected.

• Emergency Management

  The Clemson University Office of Emergency Management is responsible for ensuring that the University effectively prepares for, responds to, recovers from, and mitigates the effects of the probable hazards and threats it faces. Emergency Management's online policies, procedures, and guidelines are a resource for students, parents, employees, and visitors.

  Commonly referenced procedures include:

  • Drone Use Guidelines

  For more information or questions regarding Emergency Management policies and procedures please contact Emergency Management by email at emergency@clemson.edu.

• Facilities

  Clemson University Facilities online policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines are primarily a resource for employees of University Facilities. There is also information in these documents that can help a Clemson University employee better understand the processes for requesting service from the Facilities department.

  The latest versions of the documents are located at:

  Facilities Standards and Procedures

  If you have any questions about any of these documents, please contact Tom Jones @ 864-643-6028 or by email at twjones@clemson.edu.

• Human Resources

  The Office of Human Resources’ online Policies and Procedures Manual is a resource for all Clemson University employees. The contents of the manual address University policy on a wide variety of human resources topics such as hiring and employment, professional conduct, timekeeping and leave, employee relations, and training. The policies, guidelines and procedures within the manual apply to all Clemson University employees unless otherwise stated.

  A more complete list of Human Resources policies and procedures can be found here:

  Office of Human Resources Policies and Procedures

• Procurement/Travel

  The Office of Procurement and Business Services (PBS) online Policies and Procedures Manual is a resource for all University employees conducting business on behalf of the University. As a State of South Carolina (SC) entity, Clemson University adheres to the requirements of the SC Procurement Code in terms of how we conduct procurement contracts (spending of money as well as entering contracts where revenue is returned to Clemson). The policies, procedures and guidelines within the manual apply to all University funds, regardless of source of fund.

  Policies related to employee travel also fall under the responsibility of PBS. Due to the complexities of many types of procurements, the manual should be starting point, but the employees in PBS are always available to assist and provide further guidance as necessary.

  A complete list of Procurement policies and procedures can be found here:

  Policies and Procedures

• Risk Services and Insurance

  The Office of Risk Services & Insurance supports Clemson University's students, faculty, staff and University guests in the areas of risk management, workers' compensation, property and liability insurance and related claims. Risk Services & Insurance can assist with questions regarding insurance needs, accidents occurring on campus or accidents occurring on or off campus that pertain to University-owned vehicles.

  South Carolina State Fleet Safety Policies (docx)

  Commonly referenced procedures

  For questions related to Risk Services & Insurance, please contact Linda Rice at busyone@clemson.edu.

• Student Financial Services

  The Office of Student Financial Services is committed to offering students and authorized users support in meeting their financial obligations to the University. Policy information and guidance found below can be useful for students, parents/guardians and authorized users, and academic support staff.

  Below are commonly referenced policies and resources:

  • Paying Your Bill
  • Authorized User/Parent

  Students with questions regarding their bills should contact studentbillquestions@clemson.edu.

Research Policies

• Grants and Contracts Administration

  Grants and Contract Administration (GCA) assists Principal Investigators (PIs), department staff, and administrators with post-award financial and administrative matters related to their sponsored (Fund 20) projects.

  Grants and Contract policies can be found on the Division of Research website and contained is section 5.0 Post-Award Administration.

  For general questions regarding GCA policies and procedures, please contact Julie Cole, jcole7@clemson.edu.

• Sponsored Programs

  The Office of Sponsored Programs(OSP) manages policies that govern pre-award activities related to eligibility to serve as principal investigator, signature authority, proposal development and submission, budget development and debarment and suspension. OSP also manages a policy that governs gift versus grant determinations.

  For general questions regarding Office of Sponsored Programs policies, please contact Sheila Lischwe at cuosp@clemson.edu.

Student Affairs Policies

• Facility Use Policy
• Student Code of Conduct

Division of Marketing and Communications Policies

• Social Media Management Policy