Welcome to Clemson University!
I've been accepted to Clemson, now what?
1. Submit International Student Financial Certification form
After you have been admitted to Clemson University, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) will be notified and will receive copies of your admissions documents. If you have not done so already, please complete a Form IA-50 "International Student Financial Certification" and return it to the International Student Office at
Office of International Affairs
E-302 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
If you are receiving financial support in the form of a graduate assistantship from your academic department at Clemson or a fellowship award, please send a copy of the offer letter along with the form IA-50.
2. Complete Medical Requirements and Health Insurance
All new or transfer students are required to complete the Online Medical Clearance Form and provide written proof of required immunizations by July 1st for fall semester and December 1st for spring semester.Please see the officical Medical Clearance Policy by clicking here. In addition, all full time graduate students will be enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan. If you already have health insurance coverage, you will need to go to the Online Health Insurance Waiver form and select the "waive" link on the left. Then, follow the instrustions to request a waiver of the required Student Health Insurance Plan. For additional information visit the Redfern Health Center.
3. Contact your department
Please contact the program coordinator in your academic department or program directly to inform them of your intention to accept or decline the offer of admission to their program.
4. Find Housing
University housing is available to graduate students on a space available basis only. If you are interested in university housing, please contact the University Graduate Housing office via email at Darlene@clemson.edu or at (864) 656-4663.
To assist you in securing appropriate off campus housing accommodations, a housing rental guide of housing opportunities in Clemson and the surrounding areas is available on the City of Clemson’s Website or through Tiger Properties.
South Carolina Illegal Immigration Act:59-101-430
South Carolina has passed a new law that requires public institutions of higher education to verify the lawful presence of every student as a condition of enrollment. Beginning July 1, 2009, concurrent with our new academic year, all new and continuing students are required to verify their lawful presence. Aliens must provide immigration documentation to the Office of International Affairs located in E-301 Martin Hall. Lawful presence for aliens will be verified as follows:
If the Office of International Affairs cannot obtain verification within 30 days following the first day of class of the student’s initial semester of attendance, the student may be given thirty days to provide additional information that the University can submit for verification with the federal government.
Traveling to Clemson University
Information about traveling to Clemson University including directions, parking upon arrival and campus maps is available via the Visitor’s Center. If you travel by air into the Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), transportation from the airport to campus must be arranged. There are several available shuttle services including Clesmon Shuttle (james@clemsonshuttle.com) and Airport Shuttle (800-669-6463 within the United States; 864-295-4098 international), among others.
Local Transportation
Local transportation is provided fare-free by the Clemson Area Transit (CAT) bus system. The City of Clemson offers this public service in Clemson and the surrounding areas of Seneca, Anderson, Central and Pendleton.
Port of Entry Information for International Students
You should make copies of important documents for your records and keep them in a safe place. You must keep your passport and original I-20 or DS-2019 with you at all times. For more information about the Visa application procedure & entry to the U.S., please click here http://www.clemson.edu/ia/isss/new.html.
Local Weather
The climate in the Clemson area is moderate with an average temperature of 60.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The average temperature during January is 42.3 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average July temperature is 78.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation in the Greater Clemson area is 47.54 inches, and the elevation of Clemson is 850 feet above sea level.
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What to do when you arrive at Clemson University
1. Visit the International Student Office
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2. See your Department Program Coordinator
As a new student, you will need to see your department program coordinator or student services coordinator to find out information about your program's orientation, be assigned an office, learn what courses you need to register for, and to complete any additional paperwork that they require.
First 48 hours
1. Visit the Redfern Heath Center.
New international students arriving from certain countries identified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as high risk for tuberculosis will be screened upon their arrival in Clemson. You will not be permitted to register for classes until you do so.
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2. Register for courses.
If you have not done so already, you will need to register for courses. Please check with your department and/or advisor to see if there are specific courses you should be registering for. You must be registered for a minimum of 9 credit hours to be considered a full time student and eligible for an assistantship.
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3. Get your student ID
The Tiger1 Card is your official Clemson University ID. You will need it to verify your identity and to acquire certain services and benefits provided by the university and its partners. For complete information about the uses and benefits of the Tiger1 card, please visit the Website of the Tiger1 office.
Obtaining your Tiger 1 Card is easy:
1. First, register for classes. You must be registered for classes to be eligible for issuance of a Tiger 1 Card. If your registration for classes cannot be verified, you will not be issued a card.
2. Approximately one week prior to the first day of class, visit the Tiger 1 office located in the lobby of Fike Recreation Center (building 41 on the campus map).
3. Bring photo identification such as driver’s license, passport, etc. when you visit the Tiger 1 office. This is required for issuance of the Tiger1 card.
4. Your photograph will be taken and your card issued.
All questions regarding issuance of Tiger1 cards should be directed to the Tiger1 office.
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4. Complete required paperwork for assistantship.
If you have received an assistantship, there is paperwork you need to complete with your department. You will need to have a checking account in your name and blank checks. International students must have applied for a social security card. You must be in the US for 10 days before you are able to apply for a social security card. You will not receive a pay check until this is completed.
5. Pay student fees and/or tuition.
Even if you are on an assistantship, you will still be responsible for paying student fees. Please see the Bursar's office to pay your tuition and fees after registering for courses. You must pay your tuition and fees by August 15th. You will not have a tuition bill until you have registered for courses. If you register for classes after August 15th, you will need to pay your tuition and fees the same day you register for classes, otherwise you will be assessed a $75 late fee. Also, if you have not provided Clemson with your final transcript or final degree certificate, you will need to bring it with you to the Enrolled Student Services office in 104 Sikes Hall.
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International Student Orientation
Friday, August 14, 2009
8:00am (All day event - Lunch will be provided)
Location To Be Determined
Parking Pass
In order to receive a student parking pass, you will need to request one online at the Parking services web site. After requesting it online, you may pick up your pass at the parking services office in G-01 Edgar Brown Union.
Student Bookstore
The student book store is located in the Hendrix Student Center. After you register for classes, you may purchase you books here or online at the Bookstore Website.
Clemson University Library
The Clemson University Libraries offer a variety of resources and services for graduate students. Each academic department has a subject librarian who can provide in-depth research consultation. Librarians are also available at the reference desk and via instant message from 8 am- 12 am most days. Graduate students can request articles from print journals be scanned and emailed to them through the Document Delivery service and use Interlibrary Loan to obtain materials not owned by the Libraries. To see all the resources the libraries have to offer please visit the library web site. Check out the library web page for more information, paying special attention to these top 5 links:
Subject Librarians
Ask a Librarian
Interlibrary Loan
Document Delivery
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City of Clemson
The City of Clemson SC is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and adjacent to Lake Hartwell, a recreational lake with a 1,000-mile shoreline. The city is midway (approximately two hours) between Atlanta, Ga., and Charlotte, N.C., in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson metropolitan area of over one-million people.
Parks and Recreation
The city of Clemson’s beautiful scenery and remarkable climate allow you to enjoy the outdoors. The City's Department of Parks and Recreation is composed of ten parks, which include five lighted tennis courts, three lighted softball fields, a fitness trail, picnic shelters, play structures, and green space.
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