Family Handbook 2017

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PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
One of the most commonly asked questions during New Student Orientation
is, “Does my student need a car?” This is a personal decision for you and
your student. While parking is limited, Clemson has created provisions for
both — having a car and not having a car.
If a student does have a car and they plan to park it on campus, they
will need to register the car and purchase a permit through Parking and
Transportation Services. There is an annual parking permit application
process online. Permits are mailed to the address provided prior to the
beginning of the academic year. Students can get a prorated parking permit
if they bring their car for part of the academic year. Parking permits run
August to August, annually. Campus parking lots, spaces and zones are
specifically marked for the appropriate parking permit.
There are several convenient ways to get around campus and the city
of Clemson without having a vehicle including the following:
Bicycles
Bicycles are an easy way to get around campus quickly. Bike racks are
available all over campus to secure bikes, and CUPD provides a service
to register bikes and engrave your information free of charge. All Clemson
Area Transit (CAT) buses are equipped to handle bicycles for further travel.
BikeShare is a bicycle sharing program through B-Cycle. With five stations
across campus, students may check a bike out at one station and return
it to any station on campus. Annual membership fees and additional fees
may apply based on length of reservation.
Car Sharing: ZipCar
Car sharing is a program for people
who are looking for an alternative
method of transportation in order
to save time and money! The hybrid
and low-emission vehicles are great
for local errands and even road trips.
Annual membership in the program
is required, and fees are based
on how long the car is used.
To register and reserve cars,
visit
Clemson Area Transit (CAT)
The CAT Bus is a free public service. This transportation system provides
a shuttle bus around campus and also operates routes within the City of
Clemson. Routes include area apartment complexes and grocery stores,
and route times vary throughout the day and year. The CAT Bus system
posts route schedules on its website:
PARENT TESTIMONIAL
“Clemson’s Parking and
Transportation Services
website is great for those
students requiring travel
and shuttle information to
and from airports during the
various breaks. One thing we
did after our daughter decided
to attend Clemson was try
each of the various means
of transportation (car, train
and plane) from our home
in Northern Virginia to the
Clemson University campus,
so that she could see what
it was like.”
Linda Davidson
Annandale, Va.
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