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HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE
This guide is divided into several sections including the first year
through graduation. Each section will briefly talk about the college
student experience and how each year will bring new growth through
many different social and learning opportunities offered at the University.
It also encompasses common topics we see at different times of the year.
Most sections also feature a “how you can support” sub-section, which
provides specific ways or things you can do to support your student as
well as questions you might want to consider asking your student. You
may also notice the use of “Clemson lingo” throughout this booklet.
These are acronyms or terms commonly used by students, faculty and
staff. This booklet is intended to be kept and utilized as a resource
during your student’s time at Clemson.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY
Clemson University has several divisional units working together to make
the University run smoothly every day. The two main units both your student
and your family will work with the most are the academic colleges and the
Division of Student Affairs.
There are seven academic colleges
within the University, separated
according to disciplines: sciences,
arts and humanities, and so forth.
From there, majors are structured
within an academic college. For
example, your student may be an
English major in the College of
Architecture, Arts and Humanities
at Clemson University.
The Division of Student Affairs
creates and oversees student-
centered campus programs from 20
departments. There are a myriad
of campuswide initiatives aimed
at improving daily life, safety and
development for each and every
student at Clemson. Campus
recreation, housing, student
activities and events, Orientation,
career services, student health
and ethical standards are only a
few programs covered under the
division’s umbrella.
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