Welcome Week

Indoor Movie Night
Come and enjoy a nice movie indoors in our very own Mckissick Theater, with snacks & friends.

8 p.m.

Mckissick Theater

Women’s Soccer vs. South Carolina
Don’t miss your first experience in the Clemson vs. South Carolina rivalry as the #25 Clemson Tigers host the #12 South Carolina Gamecocks at Riggs Field! Admission to the game is FREE for everyone, and the first 250 students will receive a FREE Clemson flag-the perfect item to decorate your room!

7 p.m.

Historic Riggs Field

Versus Paint Night: Taylor Swift vs. Beyoncé
U-NITES is back! Join us for an evening of paint and fun as we have a vs battle!

7-9 p.m.

Barnes Center

Indoor Movie Night
Come and enjoy a nice movie indoors in our very own Mckissick Theater, with snacks & friends.

8 p.m.

Mckissick Theater

Treasure Hunt
This Treasure Hunt is to try and locate the different places on campus, with friends, by the riddles given.

6 p.m.

Library Bridge

Tie Dye
U-NITES is back! Come Tie Dye a shirt with your fellow Tigers!

7-9 p.m.

Barnes Center

Outdoor Movie Night
Come and enjoy a nice movie outdoors in our very own Amphitheater, with snacks, friends, & your favorite blanket.

8 p.m.

Amphitheater

Lasertag
Join us in a competitive game of Laser Tag, where you face off for the #1 spot.

6:30-10:30 p.m.

Hendrix Student Center David Peebles Room

Escape Room
Immerse yourself in themed Escape Rooms with your friends, with only 15 minutes to figure it out.

7-11 p.m.

Hendrix Student Center Ballrooms

Campus Tours with Welcome Week Leaders
Join your Welcome Week Leader for a tour of campus! Prepare for your first day of classes, know where the dining halls are, and get all your questions answered!

4 p.m.

Outside your Hall

Neon Lights Party
To kickoff the first day with everyone moved in, come ready for a Neon themed party that will rival the 80s.

6:30-10:30 p.m.

Hendrix Student Center Ballrooms

Mobile Axe Throwing
Test your aim & ability to get a bullseye, and come join us for rounds of Axe Throwing.

7:30-10:30 p.m.

TBD

Clemson Leader Day — *Required for all First Time, First Year Students
Kickstart your leadership journey at Clemson by learning about the Clemson Leader Framework and participating in engaging activities with your Welcome Week group! 

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Note: students will participate from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-4 p.m. based on their group

Various Locations

Military Welcome Week BBQ (pdf)
All are welcome to our Military Welcome Week BBQ! It will take place at the Outdoor Lab Pavilion (415 Charlie White Trail), and is a wonderful chance to connect with Military and Veteran Engagement staff, other Clemson Tigers, and have a great meal! Please RSVP!

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Clemson Outdoor Labs

Welcome Rally & Tiger Traditions
Learn about what makes Clemson so great, by joining us for a rally through campus learning traditions and cheering on, showing our Clemson pride.

5:30 p.m.

Start Outside Your Hall

Women’s Soccer vs. Gardner-Webb
The #25 Clemson Tigers return to Historic Riggs Field on Sunday against Gardner-Webb. FREE Food will be served to students while supplies last. Head Coach Eddie Radwanski and the team need YOU to help fill the stands for the second match of the season!

6 p.m.

Historic Riggs Field

Welcome To The Palmetto State
Can’t beat what SC has to offer, for our Out-of-State students come and learn more about SC, and meet your fellow peers!

8 p.m.

Hendrix Student Center

Chill Out
Come Chill Out, with music, a photobooth, and a free scoop from our very own 55’ Exchange.

9-11 p.m.

Hendrix Student Center Lawn

New Student Convocation
This is Clemson University’s Official start to the school year! All First-Years and Transfers are expected to attend New Student Convocation. Stick around after for our Athletic Showcase!

9 a.m.

Littlejohn Coliseum

Athletics Showcase
Meet Clemson’s head coaches and learn how to cheer on your fellow Clemson Tigers! The Athletics Showcase immediately follows New Student Convocation.

9:40 a.m.

Littlejohn Coliseum

Entering Year Photo
All incoming new students are invited to Death Valley for a photo on the field! WEAR ORANGE! The Entering Year Photo immediately follows the Athletics Showcase.

10:30 a.m.

Memorial Stadium Football Field

President’s Cookout
You are invited to join President Clements and other Faculty/Staff on the lawn of Littlejohn Coliseum to enjoy food, music, and getting to know fellow Clemson Tigers. The President’s Cookout will immediately follow the Entering Year Photo.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Littlejohn Coliseum East Lawn

College of Science New Student Welcome and Social
College of Science students! Stop by and grab a snow cone, speak with an advisor, and learn more about services offered by the College of Science.

3-5 p.m.

Courtyard between Long Hall and Martin Hall

Arcade at the Library
Cooper Library goes retro for “Arcade at the Library”! Play games to score tickets and enter for chances to win big prizes, all while learning how to navigate the library!

3-5 p.m.

Cooper Library

Welcome Back Festival
Join all new students in Downtown Clemson for a Welcome Back festival! Learn more about the Welcome Week Festival.

6-8 p.m.

Downtown Clemson

Silent Disco
Come grab some headphones and jam out, on this Glow Night Special, for a spectacular session of Silent Disco.

8-11 p.m.

Hendrix Student Center Ballrooms

Glow Golf
Grab some friends and have a go at multiple holes, in the Glow Night Special, of Glow Golf.

7-10 p.m.

TBD

Glow Skating
Everyone has what it takes, so come and get a pair of skates, for this Glow Night Special, of Glow Skating.

7-10 p.m.

TBD

Magic Barry
You Like Jazz? Join Magic Barry for a fantastical Musical Game Show that you do not want to miss.

7 p.m.

Hendrix Student Center Meeting Rooms A&B

Jumpstart Your Success (pdf)
Register today for workshops presented by faculty and staff, and jumpstart your success before your first day of class! Visit ASC website and click on the Purple “Register for Jumpstart Workshops” Icon to register!

8:15, 9:30, 10:45 a.m.

Various Locations

Military Onboarding Orientation (pdf)
All new and returning veterans and military-connected students are invited to attend our version of Orientation! Learn all about our programs and relevant resources on & off campus! Please RSVP!

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Vickery 201

Summer Creative Inquiry and Undergraduate Research Showcase
Summer CI + UR Showcase is an opportunity for students to present their summer research in a poster forum in the Watt Family Innovation Center. Come check out the great work your fellow Tigers have done!

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Watt Family Innovation Center

Tiger Prowl
Tiger Prowl is Clemson’s largest involvement fair of the year! With over 500 clubs and organizations on campus, this is your chance to find your place and get involved!

4:30-8:30 p.m.

Memorial Stadium

Late Night Breakfast
It’s never too late for Breakfast, come and grab a quick snack, and join for some tunes at Late Night Breakfast.

9-10:30 p.m.

Hendrix Student Center Ballrooms

GameTruck
Come try your hands at the many games that will be in the GameTruck.

8-10 p.m.

E-1 Parking Lot (Hendrix Student Center)

Info Session
If you have any questions, or want to get the scoop on how to excel at college, come and join to listen to the speakers we have to give info to you.

8-9:30 p.m.

Hendrix Student Center Meeting Room A

Maps & Muffins
Trying to find your way to class on your first day? Stop by one of our tables for a muffin an directions! Staff by Student Government and Welcome Week Leaders, get all of your first-day questions answered!

7:30-11 a.m.

Vickery Hall, Library Bridge, Core Campus

Glowga
After your first day of class come and destress by joining us for a special evening of Glowga.

7-10 p.m.

Lower Intramural Field

Men’s Soccer vs UCF
Join us for our FINAL Welcome Week event and cheer on our Clemson Tigers Men’s Soccer Team! The first 1,000 students will receive a FREE t-shirt!

7 p.m.

Riggs Field