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From tour guides to Orientation Ambassadors to faculty and staff members,
students are encouraged by many different individuals to get involved at
Clemson. Becoming involved is an important start to feeling at home during
college and helps students feel comfortable in their new Clemson Family.
The easiest way to find opportunities to get involved often happen early
in the semester. We recommend you encourage your student to attend
TigerProwl (the Clemson clubs and organizations fair) in their first week at
Clemson. Students who are involved are generally much happier. Students
who are involved make friends with common interests and also have the
opportunity to meet upperclassmen, who can help them navigate the
college experience. It also helps with time management, offers leadership
opportunities and provides a staff or faculty member adviser they can utilize
as a potential recommendation one day. Clubs and organizations are thrilled
to have people interested in what they do and to have their membership grow.
There are multiple ways for students to get connected. Students can look
into clubs or organizations, fraternities or sororities, fitness classes, spiritual
life, multicultural organizations, student media, performing arts, leadership
organizations, academic-affiliated societies, spirit groups, on-campus
employment or internships, study abroad, intramurals, outdoors groups and
more. There are many opportunities for your student to find their fit. Find
out more about how to get involved on Clemson’s campus at
TigerQuest
TigerQuest is an initiative designed to give students one-on-one peer
consultations to help navigate their involvement journey at Clemson
University. TigerQuest consultants are trained student leaders who provide
knowledge of different involvement opportunities, resources and student
organizations. In addition, TigerQuest Buddies are students who are looking
to connect with others while helping with the initial steps of the involvement
journey. TigerQuest consultants cover a range of involvement opportunities
in their consultations, help students create an involvement plan and include
supportive follow-up. Make your consultation with one of our TigerQuest
consultants by emailing
LIVING ON CAMPUS
Role of an RA
Over the course of Orientation, students and parents will probably hear many
abbreviations for different things at Clemson. One of the most frequent and
important ones you will hear is “RA,” which stands for Resident Assistant.
A Resident Assistant is an upperclass, undergraduate student employed by
University Housing & Dining, who lives in a specific residential community.
RAs live and work in residence halls, suites and apartment areas. These
student leaders play an active role in the lives of students, beginning the
day students move into on-campus housing.
PARENT TESTIMONIAL
“This has been really a smooth
transition for her since she
has a beautiful personality
and never meets strangers.
In addition to her personality,
the PEER SnapShot and
Connections organizations
contributed to the smooth
transition. She connected
immediately to some of her
peers and has been well on
her way to exploring college
life. It has been really easy
for her to adjust.”
Beverly Riley
Chester, S.C.
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