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Summer Start Applications

Enrollment deposits are processed within two to three business days. After processing, Clemson usernames generally appear in the Housing and Dining system within one to two business days. Upon receiving these records, you will be able to complete your housing application and contract. There is a one year live-on-campus requirement for Summer Start students. If you plan to live at home or are seeking an exemption, please review the residency waiver appeals process.

The date you submitted your application to the university, your roommate status (students in roommate groups will select first) and your community choice determines your priority for room assignment/selection.

The priority housing application completion date is May 14, 2027 at 12 p.m. (noon). The assignments team will make room assignments for students who submit a housing and dining application after the deadline, throughout June. Housing is guaranteed for Start Summer students.

Log onto the Clemson Home portal to complete an application.

Summer Start Important Dates 2027
Application Opens March 4 at 8:30 a.m.
Roommate(s) Search and Community Choice March 8 at 8:30 a.m.-May 14 at 12 p.m. (noon)
Move In June 27
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Summer Housing Options
Summer Dining Options
  • Step 1: Submit Enrollment Deposit

    Allow 2-3 business days for record of your enrollment deposit to populate. Allow additional time if paying by check.

    Admitted Student portal

  • Step 2: Set Up Username

    Allow 1-2 business days for your user credentials to populate in the housing and dining system.

    Set up your username using your CUID number from the Admitted Student portal. Contact CCIT for support.

  • Step 3: Submit Housing and Dining Application

    Access the Clemson Home portal.
    Navigate to the Clemson Home portal, open the My Housing page and select the Housing Applications button.


    Select a Term.
    Choose the appropriate term.
    Example: Summer 2027 begins in June 2027.


    Review, sign and save your contract.
    Carefully review your contract and addendum. These are legally binding upon acceptance.
    DocuSign is used to store and collect signatures for housing contracts, expect to receive a signed copy of your contract to your university email.
    If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must co-sign.
    • You will be prompted to enter your parent or guardian’s name and email address, and they will receive a DocuSign email with a link to sign.
    • Once the parent or guardian signature is complete, you can proceed to finish your housing application.

    Select your dining plan.
    Summer Start students must select an second summer unlimited + 150 meal plan.

    Check out the application video at the bottom of the page. 

  • Step 4: Select a Community Choice and Find a Roommate

    Access the Clemson Home portal.
    Navigate to the Clemson Home portal, open the My Housing page and select the Roommate Search button after March 4 at 8:30 a.m. Once the Roommate Search is open housing and dining applications will finish with this page. The Roommate Search will close May 14 at 12 p.m. (noon)


    Select a term.
    Choose the appropriate term.
    Example: Summer 2027 begins in June 2027.


    Select your living choice.
    Options for the Living and Learning Communities (LLCs) available to you are the Summer Start Living Learning Community and the general housing option.
    Keep in mind if you have a desired roommate, you both will need to select the same living choice and be of the same gender to find each other in the roommate pages.


    Profile
    Fill out a 500-character description of yourself to display to potential roommates.
    Provide social media and personal email info that you feel comfortable with sharing to the roommate search.

    Search for a roommate.
    There are several ways to search for a potential roommate and message students to see if you would be a good fit before creating a roommate group with the individual or adding to an existing group.
    If looking for a specific student, knowing their Clemson username will be the best way to find them and form your group. Remember you and the other student will need to have the same living choice and be the same gender.
    Roommate groups may consist of up to two people for General Population Living selections, and up to four people for students in the Summer Start Living-Learning Community (LLC).

    Check out the roommate search video at the bottom of the page. 

  • Step 5: Move In Appointment

    Check-in appointments are available to schedule once you have selected or been assigned a space. Each resident must set an appointment in the Clemson Home portal to determine their exact move-in date and time. You can access this process from the My Housing page in the portal.

    For more details on the move-in process, visit our Move-In page.

  • Step 6: Set Up Your TigerOne Mobile ID

    Set up your TigerOne Mobile ID to be ready for Move In day.

    1. You will need to upload a photo to TigerOne.
    2. Upon approval you can download your mobile ID directly to your phone.

    View further instructions on the TigerOne website.

  • Step 7: Getting Ready for Move In

    There’s a lot to keep track of at the start of the semester, especially while navigating move-in. We’ve got you covered with everything you need and where to go.

    Visit the Move-In page for more details.

  • Change in plans?

    We know plans can change! If you’ve decided not to attend Clemson, please log into Clemson Home portal and complete an appeal form.

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Summer Start Living Learning Community

If you are in the Summer Start Program, you have the opportunity to join the Summer Start Living-Learning Community. This community allows you to live with up to four roommates and remain in the same apartment for the summer, fall and spring semesters.

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Video Guides

Use these video guides to become familiar with the academic-year housing process. Each walkthrough explains a different stage from completing your application to forming a roommate group. Watch the videos in order for a full overview, or choose the guide that matches the step you are currently completing.

The screens and options shown may vary slightly based on the academic year, your student status, application eligibility, and available housing choices.

Housing Application

Start here for a step-by-step overview of the academic-year housing application. This video explains how to review important information, complete required sections, submit your responses, and prepare for the next steps in the housing process.


Roommate Search

Watch this guide to learn how to search for potential roommates, review roommate profiles, send and respond to invitations, and create or join a roommate group. You can return to this video whenever you need help managing your group.