Welcome Week
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.
A detailed version of this schedule can be found via the “Clemson University Events” App. After downloading and opening the app, search “Welcome Week 2022
2022 Welcome Week Schedule
Events marked * are mandatory
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022
| Event |
Time |
Location |
| WWL Move-In |
All Day |
Various |
| WWL Social |
7-9 p.m. |
Hendrix Ballrooms |
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022
| Event |
Time |
Location |
| WWL Training |
9 a.m.–4 p.m. |
Hendrix Student Center |
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022
| Event |
Time |
Location |
| WWL Training |
9 a.m.–noon |
Hendrix Student Center |
| Union Underground |
6–10 p.m. |
Student Union |
| Clemson Women's Soccer vs. Texas A&M |
7 p.m. |
Soccer Complex |
| U-NITES Event - Paint Night |
8-10 p.m. |
Barnes Center |
| TLE - Laser Tag |
6:30-10:30 p.m. |
Hendrix Ballrooms |
| Movie Night |
8:30-11 p.m. |
McKissick Theatre |
Friday, Aug. 19, 2022
Friday, Aug. 19, 2022
| Event |
Time |
Location |
| Snow Hangout |
5-7 p.m. |
Snow Family Outdoor Fitness and Wellness Complex |
| Union Underground |
6-10 p.m. |
Student Union |
| Treasure Hunt |
7-9 p.m. |
Various - Starting Under Library Bridge |
| U-NITES Event - Tie-Dye |
8-10 p.m. |
Barnes Center |
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022
| Event |
Time |
Location |
| Campus Tours with WWL's |
3-5 p.m. |
Various |
| Welcome to the Palmetto State |
5-6 p.m. |
Hendrix Ballrooms |
| Union Underground |
6-10 p.m. |
Student Union |
| TLE - Aux Wars |
8-10 p.m. |
Memorial Auditorium |
| Outdoor Movie Night |
8-11 p.m. |
Outdoor Theatre |
Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022
Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022
| Event |
Time |
Location |
| Clemson Leader Day* |
10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
Various Academic Spaces |
| Military & Veteran Welcome BBQ |
10 a.m.–2 p.m. |
Outdoor Lab Pavilion/Amphitheater |
| Welcome Rally & Central Spirit Traditions |
6–10 p.m. |
Various/Outdoor Theater & North Greene/Lower Intramural Fields |
| Union Underground |
6–10 p.m. |
Student Union |
Monday, Aug. 22, 2022
Monday, Aug. 22, 2022
| Event |
Time |
Location |
| Convocation* |
9–9:45 a.m. |
Littlejohn Coliseum |
| Clemson Athletics Showcase |
9:45–10:15 a.m. |
Littlejohn Coliseum |
| Class Photo |
10:30–11 a.m. |
Memorial Stadium |
| President Cookout |
11 a.m.–1 p.m. |
Littlejohn Coliseum (East Lawn) |
| School Certifying Official (SCO) Hours in M&VE |
2–4 p.m. |
108 Vickery Hall |
| Arcade at the Library |
3–5 p.m. |
Cooper Library |
| CONNECTIONS - Welcome Social |
4:30–6 p.m. |
Union Underground |
| Meet the IFC (Interfraternity Council) |
5–8 p.m. |
Fraternity & Sorority Quad (near Norris Hall) |
| Military Meet & Greet |
noon–1 p.m. |
Schilletter Dining Hall |
| 2022 Welcome Back Festival |
Afternoon |
Downtown Clemson |
| Glow Night - Silent Disco |
8–10 p.m. |
Hendrix Ballrooms |
| Glow Night - Golf |
8–10 p.m. |
C1 Parking Lot |
| Glow Night - Skating Rink |
8–10 p.m. |
C1 Parking Lot |
| Glow Night - Bowling |
8–10 p.m. |
Student Union Underground |
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022
| Event |
Time |
Location |
| ASC Jumpstart Workshops |
8:15–11:30 a.m. |
Various/Multiple Spaces |
| Military Onboarding |
10 a.m.–noon |
Vickery Hall Auditorium |
| 6th Annual Summer CI + UR Showcase |
11 a.m.–1 p.m. |
Watt Family Innovation Center Atrium |
| Military Lunch |
noon–1 p.m. |
McAlister Dining Hall |
| Tiger Prowl |
5–8 p.m. |
Memorial Stadium |
| Union Underground |
6–10 p.m. |
Student Union |
| Chill Out - 55 Exchange/DJ & Photos/Video Game Truck/Board Game Room |
8:30–10:30 p.m. |
HSC - 55 Exchange/Hendrix Lawn/Meeting Rooms A&B |
| Late Night Breakfast |
10–11 p.m. |
Hendrix Ballrooms |
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022
| Event |
Time |
Location |
| Ask Me Tables |
7:30–11 a.m. |
Various Locations - Core Campus, Bryan Mall, Library Bridge |
| Union Underground |
6–10 p.m. |
Student Union |
| GLOWGA! |
7–10 p.m. |
Lower Intramural Fields |
Welcome Week Student Leaders
Welcome Week Exec
Welcome Week is planned and executed by a student Executive Board throughout the previous Spring Semester. Executive Board is made of Vice Presidents and Chairs each tasked with coordinating a functional area of Welcome Week. Welcome Week Exec has served as Welcome Week Leaders prior to their leadership role. If you have served as a Welcome Week Leader and would like to serve on Exec, please see the Welcome Week TigerQuest page.
Welcome Week Leaders
Welcome Week Leaders are student volunteers who work directly with incoming students welcoming them to the campus and Clemson community. Welcome Week Leaders will help facilitate Welcome Week events and create connections with our incoming Clemson students. If you are a current Clemson student and have an interest in serving as a Welcome Week Leader, please see the Welcome Week TigerQuest page.
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.
