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There are many resources on campus that can help your student make healthy
choices. Students can stay active by engaging in Campus Recreation’s many
fitness/wellness classes and trainings, intramural sports and club sports. The
dining halls on campus provide many healthy food options for students. They
serve a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and protein, and
they include nutritional information for all of their meals.
The Role of Advocacy and Success
The Office of Advocacy and Success at Clemson serves as a trusted place
for care, advocacy and referrals to campus and community partners, which
inspires student engagement, success and a sense of belonging. The staff
work closely with other areas on campus to foster a sense of acceptance and
inclusion for all students while providing care, support and advocacy for the
entire Clemson community. If you or your student has a concern, contact
the Office of Advocacy and Success at 864-656-0935 or visit
for more information.
Alcohol/Drug Use
As students arrive on campus, it’s a time of new experiences, new
friendships and making memories. For some, this can also be a time
of facing challenges pertaining to pressures associated with alcohol
and drug use. According to research summarized in a College Task Force
report to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),
the consequences of excessive drinking by a college student are more
significant, more destructive and more costly than many families realize.
Alcohol and drug use can be associated with negative consequences such
as injury, sexual assaults, mental health concerns, substance dependence,
automobile accidents, police involvement and poor academic performance.
Research also shows that families can have a significant influence on their
student’s alcohol decisions. We encourage you to engage your student in
regular, open conversations about alcohol and other drug use.
The first six weeks of the semester are particularly significant for new
students’ success. Families can use this important time to help prepare
PARENT TESTIMONIAL
“Our son developed
pneumonia during his first
semester. It was difficult
being away from home, but he
utilized the services provided
from Student Health Services
at Redfern Health Center. They
were able to diagnose him
very quickly and give him the
medications he needed to get
better. As a parent, it was
comforting to know the facility
was on campus and there were
able treat him so quickly.”
Ida Brown
Fayette, Ga.
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