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Congratulations on your acceptance!Please follow the checklist on the left for instructions for students who plan to attend classes at University Center or CU-ICAR. The New Graduate Student Orientation will be Sunday, August 19, 2012 in Brooks Center Auditorium from 1-4 PM. All new graduate students are asked to attend. However, off-campus, distance education and part-time students are welcomed to attend this orientation but are not required to do so. To learn more, click here. Official transcripts are only required of those applicants who are offered admission. Therefore, upon receiving official notice of acceptance to the Graduate School, you should request official transcripts from the institutions where you completed your previous academic work. Transcripts are considered official only if they are received by the Graduate Admissions Office in a sealed university envelope. Domestic and Permanent Resident ApplicantsIn order to ensure that your official transcripts are matched up properly with your application, it is required to APPLY first and then following notification of acceptance request your transcripts from your previous academic work.
International ApplicantsApplicants to Graduate Programs must hold a four-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or a Master's Degree from an institution whose scholastic rating is satisfactory to Clemson University. If you are uncertain whether an institution from which you received a degree is a qualifying institution, you are encouraged to consult with the program to which you intend to apply. Contact information for the various programs can be found here.
Off-Campus Student ServicesFor information in regards to Off-Campus Student services, please click here. Submit Final Official TranscriptsIf you provided partial or unofficial transcripts during the application process, your final-official transcripts are now required. Click here for more details. Submit Decision FormPlease submit the Decision Form found in the Application Portal. See your Department Program CoordinatorAs 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. To see a listing of departmental orientation dates and times, please see the Academic Calendar. Find HousingUniversity housing is typically not available to Graduate Students. Please visit the University Off-Campus Housing web site for information on roommates, subletting, rental and purchase property. To further assist you in securing appropriate off campus housing accommodations, a housing rental guide of housing opportunities in the city of Clemson and the surrounding areas is also available on the City of Clemson's Website or through Tiger Properties. Complete Medical Requirements & Health InsuranceAll 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 instructions to request a waiver of the required Student Health Insurance Plan. For additional information visit the Redfern Health Center. Register for CoursesIf 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. To view a Course Registration Tutorial, please click here. Get your Student IDThe 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:
All questions regarding issuance of Tiger1 cards should be directed to the Tiger1 office. Complete Required Paperwork for AssistantshipIf 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. South Carolina Illegal Immigration Act: 59-101-430South Carolina has passed a law that requires public institutions of higher education to verify the lawful presence of every student as a condition of enrollment. Since July 1, 2009, all new and continuing students must verify their lawful presence in the United States. You can verify your lawful presence by providing documentation as listed below. These materials may be mailed, faxed or scanned and e-mailed to the admissions office; or you can bring the original document to one of the offices listed below. U. S. Citizens must provide one of the following types of documentation (these are the only items that will be accepted as verification):
Documentation should be provided to the office below: Graduate Admissions Pay Student Fees and/or tuitionEven if you are on an assistantship, you will still be responsible for paying student fees. Please see the Student Financial Services office to pay your tuition and fees after registering for courses. You must pay your tuition and fees by August 17th for mailed payments, or August 23th for credit card or walk-in payments. You will not have a tuition bill until you have registered for courses. If you register for classes after the tuition payment deadline, 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 Admissions office in E-209 Martin Hall. Submit International Student Financial CertificationAfter 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 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. Visit the International Student OfficeClick here to find out more about International Services. The International Affairs Office is located at E-301 Martin Hall. If you have any further questions, please contact IS@clemson.edu Visit the Redfern Health CenterNew 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. Greenville HousingThere is no designated housing for students in the Greenville area. You may search for apartments for rent in the Greenville area by visiting http://www.apartments.com. Automotive Engineering students may be eligible for discounts and incentives with the below listed apartment complexes. Please contact Jennie Davis at jennied@clemson.edu to find out more information.
Charleston HousingTo see a listing of apartments for rent complied by College of Charleston's Office Campus Housing, please click here. Apartments
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Student IDStudents of the Historic Preservation program in Charleston will need to be issued a College of Charleston Cougar Card in order to have access to the facilities on the College of Charleston campus. Please visit the Cougar Card office website at www.cofc.edu/auxiliaryservices/cougar/. Complete Medical Requirements & Health InsuranceAll new students, except distance learners who are enrolled in programs that are conducted exclusively online, 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 consult directly with Redfern Health Center to determine whether or not the online program in which you will be enrolled makes you exempt from the policy. Please see the official Medical Clearance Policy by clicking here. You will not automatically be enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan. If you do not already have health insurance coverage, and wish to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan, you will need contact Redfern Health Center to request enrollment. Technical IssuesIf you are having any technical issues with your online courses or program, please contact
Clemson Computing and Information Technology (CCIT) Parking PassIn 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. Parking PassA parking pass is not required to park at the University Center or CU-ICAR. However, if you will be parking at the main campus you will need 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. Parking PassIf you need parking near the school, it is available through College of Charleston's Parking Services and
costs $400* per semester. Please send Rae Ann an email (rblyth@cofc.edu)
and we will place your name on a list specifically for the lot across the street from the school. We will also
send you directions about how to pay and pick up your pass at Parking Services.
Student BookstoreThe 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. City of ClemsonThe 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 & RecreationThe 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. Other Helpful LinksLibraryThe 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: LibraryThe library has special services for Distance Education students, please see their web site. 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: |
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