Welcome Week Schedule
Clemson's Welcome Week is the exciting time when new students are arriving on campus for the start of their first semester. The programs and events in Welcome Week are an integral part of your transition to Clemson life. These activities and programs occur during your first week on campus to help you make academic and social connections, which will contribute to your success. At the heart of this program are Clemson’s core values: integrity, honesty and respect.
Honors College Students – Check the Honors College Welcome Events Schedule! for event specific to Honors College.
Event marked * are Required for Students
Color Code
| First Year Students Only |
| Transfers Only |
| Class of 2024 Only (2nd Year Students) |
| Open to all Students |
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Move-In | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Various Locations |
| Orientation Check-In Stop by after you move in to pick up important Orientation materials. You will receive a nametag, further instructions for Friday’s In-Person Orientation Day 1, as well as some free gifts from us to you! Find the table nearest where you live! |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
West Campus Check-In Location East Campus Check-In Location |
| Campus Community Showcase Open to all Clemson Students, Parents and Family members, this showcase will feature many of our on-campus offices and departments, as well as many of our Clemson Community partners. Walk around and meet Clemson staff, ask questions, and learn about opportunities for involvement while here. |
4-6 p.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
| Union Underground Come check out our Underground Recreation Center and try Bowling, Billiards, Ping-Pong, Arcade Games and more! |
8-11 p.m. | Union Underground |
| Paint Night Join U-NITES! at this first-year painting event! |
9-11 p.m. | Barnes Center |
| Movie on the Lawn Join us at the center of campus and take in a Movie on the Lawn, brought to you by TigerLive! Tonight's Showing: Pitch Perfect |
9 p.m. | Amphitheater & North Green |
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Move-In | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Various Locations |
| Orientation Check-In Stop by after you move in to pick up important Orientation materials. You will receive a nametag, further instructions for Friday’s In-Person Orientation Day 1, as well as some free gifts from us to you! Find the table nearest where you live! |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
West Campus Check-In Location East Campus Check-In Location |
| Graduate Student Orientation & New Graduate Student Convocation Join your fellow Graduate Students at Littlejohn Coliseum for new student Convocation and a day with the Graduate School. |
9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
| Campus Tours New to campus? Take a tour led by our amazing Tour Guides! There is limited space, sign up now! |
Various Locations | |
| Campus Community Showcase Open to all Clemson Students, Parents and Family members, this showcase will feature many of our on-campus offices and departments, as well as many of our Clemson Community partners. Walk around and meet Clemson staff, ask questions, and learn about opportunities for involvement while here. |
4-6 p.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
| Union Underground Come check out our Underground Recreation Center and try Bowling, Billiards, Ping-Pong, Arcade Games and more! |
8-11 p.m. | Union Underground |
| Paint Night Join U-NITES! For an evening of fun with Paint Night! |
9-11 p.m. | Barnes Center |
| Movie on the Lawn Join us at the center of campus and take in a Movie on the Lawn, brought to you by TigerLive! Tonight's Showing: Spiderman – Homecoming |
9 p.m. | Amphitheater & North Green (Rain location: Memorial Auditorium in Tillman Hall) |
Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| New Student Move-In | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Various Locations |
| Orientation Check-In Stop by after you move in to pick up important Orientation materials. You will receive a nametag, further instructions for Friday’s In-Person Orientation Day 1, as well as some free gifts from us to you! Find the table nearest where you live! |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
West Campus Check-In Location East Campus Check-In Location |
| Campus Tours New to campus? Take a tour led by our amazing Tour Guides! There is limited space, sign up now! |
Various Locations | |
| Campus Community Showcase Open to all Clemson Students, Parents and Family members, this showcase will feature many of our on-campus offices and departments, as well as many of our Clemson Community partners. Walk around and meet Clemson staff, ask questions, and learn about opportunities for involvement while here. |
4-6 p.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
| Union Underground – Glow Bowling Come check out our Underground Recreation Center and try Glow Bowling, Billiards, Ping-Pong, Arcade Games and more! |
8-11 p.m. | Union Underground |
| Glow in the Dark Skating Rink Join us in the C-2 Parking Lot to enjoy some Glow in the Dark Skating! |
9-11 p.m. | Parking Lot C-2 |
| Glow Silent Disco Join us for Silent Disco both inside and outside the Barnes Center. |
9-11 p.m. | Barnes Center |
| Glow in the Dark Miniature Golf Glow in the Dark Mini-Golf will be a blast! Join us for this free event in the HSC! |
9-11 p.m. | Hendrix Student Center |
Friday, Aug. 13, 2021
|
Event |
Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation Check-In Orientation Check-In for Commuter Students and any Residents who have not yet checked in. Stop by before Orientation begins to pick up your nametag and Orientation items. |
8-9 a.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum |
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First-Year In-Person Orientation & New Student Convocation – Group A* |
9-11 a.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
|
Small Group Meeting – Group B* |
9-11 a.m. | Assigned Classroom Location |
| Lunch – Group B* | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Assigned Dining Location |
|
Small Group Meeting – Group A* |
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Assigned Classroom Location |
| Lunch – Group A* | 12:30-2 p.m. | Assigned Dining Location |
|
First-Year In-Person Orientation & New Student Convocation – Group B* |
1-3 p.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
| Dinner | 5-7 p.m. | Various Dining Halls |
| Tiger Traditions Brought to you by Central Spirit, this fun and interactive event will teach you everything you need to know about Clemson Traditions! |
7 p.m. | Amphitheater / North Green |
| Union Underground Come check out our Underground Recreation Center and try Bowling, Billiards, Ping-Pong, Arcade Games and more! |
8-12 p.m. | Union Underground |
| Chill Out Relax after a day of Orientation and events by listening to music, getting pictures in our photo booth, and getting to know your fellow students. |
9 p.m. | ’55 Exchange Patio |
| Movie on the Lawn Join us at the center of campus and take in a Movie on the Lawn, brought to you by TigerLive! Tonight's Showing: A Quiet Place Part II |
9 p.m. | Amphitheater / North Green (Rain location: Memorial Auditorium in Tillman Hall) |
Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021
|
Event |
Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
First-Year In-Person Orientation Day 2 – Group A* |
9-11 a.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
|
Small Group Meeting – Group B* |
9-11 a.m. | Assigned Classroom Location |
| Lunch – Group B* | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Assigned Dining Location |
|
Small Group Meeting – Group A* |
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Assigned Classroom Location |
| Lunch – Group A* | 12:30-2 p.m. | Assigned Dining Location |
|
First-Year In-Person Orientation Day 2 – Group B* |
1-3 p.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
| Dinner | 5-7 p.m. | Various Dining Halls |
| Welcome Rally & Rec Event One of the largest and most fun events all week, our Welcome Rally will guide the entire entering incoming class of Tigers across campus to the Fike Recreation Center. Listen for our Welcome Leaders outside your Residence Halls, and follow the crowds! |
7-9 p.m. | Intramural Fields 1 & 2 |
| Moonlight Breakfast Brought to you by TigerLive – Music and a Mechanical Bull will keep you entertained while enjoying pastries and breakfast treats before heading in for the night! |
9 p.m. | Lever Beach |
Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021
|
Event |
Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Clemson Leader Day Group A* |
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
|
Clemson Leader Day Group B* |
1-4:30 p.m. |
Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
| Transfer Student Campus Tours Take an in-person tour of Clemson’s campus, led by a student tour guide, to learn more information about our facilities, student life, campus culture, and get a better feel for the university! |
4 p.m. - Transfers (140 person cap) | Various Locations |
| Welcome to the Palmetto State This event is designed for Out of State Students and will welcome you to your new home in South Carolina! You will learn about its history and traditions, and then connect with other students who are from the same region ad you! |
6-7:30 p.m. | Hendrix Student Center |
| Transfer Beach Day Start the semester off with an evening on Lake Hartwell! Bring friends, play games, and hang out with other transfer students. You can also enter in our raffle to win one of three awesome prizes, including wooden corn hole boards, an RTIC cooler, and a portable, outdoor rocking chair! Snacks and drinks will be provided. |
6-8:30 p.m. | Snow Family Outdoor Fitness & Wellness Complex |
Monday, Aug. 16, 2021
|
Event |
Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Student In-Person Orientation* Join your fellow incoming Tiger Transfer Students at New Student Convocation and a word from Transfer Support staff. An official start to the academic year! |
9-11 a.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
| Transfer Resource Fair* Are you curious about student life? Interested in internships and study abroad? Need to speak with an academic advisor? Get your questions answered, make a connection or two, and grab some free merch and swag at the Transfer Resource Fair! Over 20 on-campus offices and departments will be ready to connect with transfer students and answer your questions. They are excited to tell you about what they do and how they can help you succeed during your time at Clemson! |
9:30-11 a.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
| Tiger Prowl - Annual Involvement Fair Tiger Prowl is Clemson University’s largest student organization and involvement fair where students can explore and connect with a multitude of extra- and co-curricular opportunities. |
11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) |
| Fair @ the Library Learn about one of the places you will spend a lot of time in! Cooper library has much to offer you as a Clemson Student, join your fellow students in learning about how to take advantage of the resources available. Our friendly and knowledgeable Library staff will show you strategies on how to succeed, and how feel comfortable navigating the Clemson University Library System! |
3-5 p.m. | Cooper Library |
| Study Abroad Student Panel: "A World of Possibility" Are you interested in travel? Are you looking for a unique way to gain academic and professional skills outside the traditional classroom? If so, have you considered studying abroad? Please join the Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad on Monday, Aug. 16, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., to hear about students’ study abroad experiences first-hand! |
3:30-4:30 p.m. | Online via Zoom |
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021
|
Event |
Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jumpstart Workshops | 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 10:45 a.m. | Academic Success Center & Zoom |
| CANCELLED Athletic Event & T-Shirt Distribution Join our Tiger Band and Head Athletic Coaches in Littlejohn Coliseum for an energetic welcome to campus! *Don’t miss out! Shirts for the Class Photo will be given out during this event.* |
11-11:45 a.m. | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clear Bag Policy in effect) |
| POSTPONED Class Photo* Join your fellow First-Years in creating the Tiger Paw on the field! Led by the Tiger Band, you will be guided through taking part in this Clemson tradition! |
11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) |
| President's Cookout* Enjoy a meal with President Clements, President of Clemson University directly following the Class Photo! |
12:30-2:30 p.m. | Schilletter Dining Hall and the Hub at Douthit Hills Dining Hall |
| CANCELLED College of Education Meet and Greet Drop-in for some refreshments, to meet your Academic Advisor, and to explore the College of Education. |
2:30-4:30 p.m. | 1st Floor of Tillman Hall (Old Main) |
| POSTPONED 2nd Year Social – At the Beach Attention all 2nd years! We welcome you to campus too! Meet other members of the class of 2024 and have fun on the lake! We will see you there! |
6-8 p.m. | Snow Family Outdoor Fitness and Wellness Center |
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ask Me Tables Happy first day of Classes! Stop by for directions or to get help from our amazing Faculty and Staff! |
7:30-11:30 a.m. |
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| Kick-Off CAFLS Welcome back event for students in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS). Come out for a fun event featuring clubs and organizations, an opportunity to visit with your advisor, meet the staff within the Bookhart Student Services Center, and enjoy a cold treat! |
3-5 p.m. | Life Sciences Facility |
| Glowga (Yoga at night!) Back by popular demand, this new glow-in-the-dark Clemson tradition will help you relax after a long day of classes. The first 500 participants will receive a free Yoga Mat, sponsored by Coca-Cola! |
8-10 p.m. | Intramural Fields 1&2 |
| 2nd Year Social Class of 2024, come meet other rising sophomores in our Union Underground! |
8-12 p.m. | Union Underground |
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ask Me Tables Happy first day of Classes! Stop by for directions or to get help from our amazing Faculty and Staff! |
7:30-11:30 a.m. |
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| Grill & Greet Mix and mingle with other students while learning about Clemson’s multicultural student organizations through resource tables and showcases. |
6 p.m. | Amphitheater/North Green (Rain location: Hendrix Student Center Ballrooms) |
| U-NITES Event: Trivia Night! | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Barnes Center |
Friday, Aug. 20, 2021
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| U-NITES Event: Build a Plush | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Barnes Center |
| Veterans Cookout All new and returning student veterans are welcome to join the Veterans Fall Cookout to plug into the Clemson veteran community and resources. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Families and fur-babies are welcome, too! |
5-7 p.m. | Abernathy Park (207 Keowee Trail) |
Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Year In-Person Orientation Class of 2024, during this event you will receive your entering year 2020 pin, hear from our campus administration, and meet your 2020 Orientation Ambassadors. We hope you will join us to be officially welcomed to our great University! |
5 p.m. | Brooks Center Auditorium |
Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to Materials Science and Engineering! | 4–6 p.m. | Olin Lobby and Courtyard |
Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Year Class Photo Make-Up Class Photo! The Class of 2024 never had the chance to take a Class Photo on the field, this is your chance! Join us at Death Valley to create the Class Photo! |
TBD | Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) |
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact our Orientation team in the Center for Student Leadership & Engagement by email at orientation@clemson.edu or by phone at 864-656-0515.
