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their students by talking with them
about the consequences of high-risk
drinking and other drug use. Families
can inquire about campus alcohol
policies, stay in communication with
their students and ask questions
about roommates and weekend
activities. Discuss the penalties for
underage drinking as well as how
alcohol use can be related to sexual
assault, violence and poor academic
performance. It’s important to not
only talk to them prior to their arrival
on campus, but also continue after
they have moved in.
Clemson is committed to maintaining
an environment that is healthy, safe
and attractive for all members of the
community. Students who choose
to use alcohol assume a responsibility to comply with South Carolina laws
and University policies. Families and students should familiarize themselves
with Clemson’s policies and risk-reduction strategies related to alcohol and
other drugs. Clemson utilizes a layered approach to alcohol and drugs, which
includes prevention, education, intervention and treatment. Please visit
Clemson’s alcohol and other drugs informational website, which contains
resources for students and families at
In the event that your student begins to engage in problematic behavior,
Assessment, Consequences, Training and Transitions (ACTT), the substance
abuse program through Counseling and Psychological Services, can provide
appropriate assistance. Services include psychoeducational groups for alcohol
misuse and therapy groups for marijuana use and for other addictions. In
addition, students may need to participate in individual therapy to address
alcohol and other drug use. The aim is to help students increase self
understanding and assist them with moving toward a healthy lifestyle. For
more information about the ACTT program, visit and
click on “Alcohol and Other Drugs Counseling (ACTT)” in the left navigation.
Healthy Campus
We strive for Clemson University to be a national model of health, safety
and sustainability and for our students to experience a way of life at Clemson
University that contributes to their lifelong health and well-being. Healthy
Campus strives to achieve this by providing exemplary leadership and
advocacy for public health, engaged learning activities and population-
level interventions.
Healthy Campus offers presentations, individual counseling and information
focused on the following areas, as requested: alcohol and other drugs,
anxiety, body image, building social connections, depression, eating
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