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Orientation

Ready, Set, Roar!

Ready, Set, Roar! is a supplemental in-person experience at Clemson University designed to orient students and guests to campus, their academic programs and connect them with other incoming Clemson Tigers. Get excited about the start of your Clemson Journey and come visit your new home as an enrolling student!

Register for Ready, Set, Roar!

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97%

of Ready, Set, Roar! participants leave feeling connected to the Clemson Family and prepared to invest in their Clemson Experience.

Ready, Set, Roar! Dates and Schedules

For a full schedule of offered sessions and locations, download the Guidebook app. Once downloaded, search for “Ready, Set, Roar!” to find your specific event guide.

First-Year Students

First-year students admitted to the Fall or Summer terms, excluding the Summer Start and Global Start programs, should reference the Ready, Set, Roar! dates and schedules below.

  • Session Dates by College
    Academic College/Enrollment Pathway Session Date(s)
    College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences June 4-5, July 27-28
    College of Architecture, Art and Construction June 1-2, July 23-24
    College of Arts and Humanities June 1-2, July 23-24
    College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences May 28-29, June 8-9, July 30-31
    Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business May 26-27, June 11-12, July 30-31
    College of Education June 4-5, July 27-28
    College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences July 9-10, July 20-21
    Exploratory Studies (Undeclared) June 1-2, July 23-24
    College of Science May 21-22, June 22-23
  • Schedule (Two-Day)
    Start Time
    Event
    Location
    Day 1
    7:30 a.m.
    Student Overnight Housing Check-In
    Douthit Hills
    7:30 a.m.
    Ready, Set, Roar! Check-In
    Memorial Auditorium
    9:00 a.m.
    Welcome Session
    Memorial Auditorium
    10:25 a.m.
    Small Group 1
    Bowman Field
    11:15 a.m.
    		 Lunch
    Community Hub at Douthit
    12:30 p.m.
    Tiger Talks
    		 Memorial Auditorium
    1:45 p.m.
    Campus Community Showcase
    Hendrix Student Center
    2:45 p.m. 
    Campus Highlights
    Interest Sessions
    Department Drop-in
    Clemson Exploration
    Hendrix Student Center
    5:00 p.m.
    Dinner
    Community Hub at Douthit
    6:30 p.m.
    Small Group 2
    Business Classrooms
    7:45 p.m.
    Student Social
    Hendrix Student Center
    Day 2 
    7:30 a.m.
    Student Overnight Housing Check-Out
    Douthit Hills
    8:15 a.m.
    Breakfast
    Community Hub at Douthit
    9:15 a.m.
    Small Group 3
    Various Locations
    10:30 a.m.
    Academic College Session
    Various Locations
    Noon
    Student Overnight Housing Check-Out
    Douthit Hills

Summer Start and Global Start

First-year students participating in the Summer Start or Global Start program will attend Ready, Set Roar! according to the session dates listed below.

  • Session Dates
    Summer Pathway Colleges Session Date
    Summer Start


    		 College of Architecture, Art and Construction
    College of Arts and Humanities
    College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences
    College of Education
    Exploratory Studies (Undeclared)
    College of Science    		 June 29
    Summer Start  College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
    Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business
    College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences    		 June 30
    Global Start  All Colleges July 6
  • Summer Start Schedule (One-Day)
    Start Time
    Event
    Location
    7:30 a.m.
    Check-in
    Memorial Auditorium
    9 a.m.
    Welcome Session
    Memorial Auditorium
    11 a.m.
    		 Lunch Rotation 1
    Community Hub at Douthit
    11 a.m.
    		 Academic College Time Rotation 1
    Various
    1 p.m.
    		 Lunch Rotation 2
    Community Hub at Douthit
    1 p.m.
    		 Academic College Time Rotation 2
    Various
    2:30 p.m.
    		 Interest Sessions
    Hendrix Student Center
    5 p.m.
    Dinner
    Community Hub at Douthit
    6 p.m.
    Small Group
    Powers College of Business Classrooms

    Optional student and guest socials are available on June 29 only for all June 29 and June 30 Summer Start RSR participants.

    • Guest Social - 6:30 p.m., Masters Club at Memorial Stadium
    • Student Social - 7 p.m., Hendrix Student Center
  • Global Start Schedule (One-Day)
    Start Time
    Event
    Location
    8:15 a.m.
    Check-in
    Memorial Auditorium
    9:15 a.m.
    Welcome Session
    Memorial Auditorium
    10:15 a.m.
    		 Tiger Talk Series
    Memorial Auditorium
    11:15 a.m.
    		 Small Group
    Bowman Field
    12:30 p.m.
    		 Lunch
    Community Hub at Douthit
    1:45 p.m.
    		 Interest Sessions
    Powers College of Business Classrooms
    3:45 p.m.
    Global Start Staff Presentation
    Memorial Auditorium

Transfer Students

Transfer students can participate in a one-day Ready, Set, Roar! session on June 25 or July 7.

  • Schedule (One-Day)
    Start Time
    Event
    Location
    8:15 a.m.
    Check-in
    Memorial Auditorium
    9:15 a.m.
    Welcome Session
    Memorial Auditorium
    10:15 a.m.
    		 Tiger Talk Series
    Memorial Auditorium
    11:15 a.m.
    		 Small Group
    Bowman Field/div>
    12:30 p.m.
    		 Lunch
    Community Hub at Douthit
    1:45 p.m.
    		 Interest Sessions
    Powers College of Business Classrooms
    3:45 p.m.
    Transfer Programs Staff Presentation
    Memorial Auditorium

Guest Schedules

Guest schedules will correspond with the type of session the student is participating in (two-day or one-day). 

  • Two-Day Guest Schedule
    Start Time
    Event
    Location
    Day 1
    7:30 a.m.
    Ready, Set, Roar! Check-In
    Memorial Auditorium
    9:00 a.m.
    Welcome Session
    Memorial Auditorium
    10:45 a.m.
    Tiger Talks
    Memorial Auditorium
    12:30 p.m.
    		 Lunch
    Community Hub at Douthit
    2:45 p.m. 
    Campus Highlights
    Interest Sessions
    Department Drop-in
    Clemson Exploration
    Hendrix Student Center
    5:00 p.m.
    Dinner
    Community Hub at Douthit
    6:30 p.m.
    Parent and Guest Social
    Masters Club, Memorial Stadium
    Day 2 
    8:15 a.m.
    Breakfast
    Community Hub at Douthit
    10:30 a.m.
    Academic College Session
    Various Locations
  • One-Day Guest Schedule
    Start Time
    Event
    Location
    8:15 a.m.
    Check-in
    Memorial Auditorium
    9:15 a.m.
    Welcome Session
    Memorial Auditorium
    10:15 a.m.
    		 Tiger Talk Series
    Memorial Auditorium
    11:15 a.m.
    		 Parent & Family Programs Panel
    Memorial Auditorium
    12:30 p.m.
    		 Lunch
    Community Hub at Douthit
    1:45 p.m.
    		 Interest Sessions
    Powers College of Business Classrooms
    3:45 p.m.
    Staff Presentations
    Memorial Auditorium

Plan Your Visit

Parking

All Ready, Set, Roar! parking will be in the R9 and R10 parking lot (PDF) for the duration of the program. Parking elsewhere on campus may result in a parking ticket. A shuttle will transport you from parking to check-in. We will have signs around campus to direct you to the correct parking lot and help you avoid construction on campus.

Housing Check-In

After you park in the designated parking lot for the event, Orientation Ambassadors will guide you to Douthit Hills to check into your overnight housing accommodations (students only). 

Event Check-In

Upon your arrival to Memorial Auditorium, you’ll provide your name to check in to the event, receive a name tag, and have the option to grab some coffee, use the restroom and meet those around you before the opening session begins. Event check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 9 a.m.

Parking, Traveling and Accommodations

What To Bring

  • Full size bedding (sheets, bedding, pillow)
  • Bathroom supplies (towels, toiletries, etc.)
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Umbrella
  • Good walking shoes for campus exploration
  • Backpack/tote/bag for carrying materials and swag
  • Something to take notes on
  • Phone for pictures and to exchange numbers with your new friends!
  • Positive attitude 😊
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