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In only a few short weeks the campus will be bustling with new and continuing students getting ready for fall of 2016 classes to begin! As you prepare to send your student to Clemson, maybe for the first time, we have compiled some information we think will be beneficial to you as you help your student prepare. Below is a list of what you will see in this Special Edition: "Preparing for Fall of '16".
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Information Reminders on Paying the Bill |
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The fall 2016 registered students' bill must be satisfied by the payment due date of Aug. 11, 2016. If you are a parent or legal guardian and need to be granted an authorized user to assist with paying the bill, be sure your student grants you access on their "My Bill" section in iROAR and adds you. Please visit our website for more information about payments, or email us. |
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Download the Kick-Off Clemson Schedule |
| The programs and events in Kick-Off Clemson are an integral part of a first-year student's transition to Clemson life and the Clemson Family. These activities and programs occur during their first week on campus to help them make academic and social connections, which will contribute to their success in college. At the heart of this program are Clemson's Core Values: Integrity, Honesty and Respect. To keep up with the Kick-Off Clemson events, encourage your student to download the Clemson Events app. Then select "Kick-Off Clemson 2016." The app is updated often to provide them with the most current information. Required components of CU 1000 are marked. |
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Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment Sign-Ups |
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If your student is still looking for a way to get involved on campus, it is not too late to join one of our 45 fraternities or sororities. Returning students make up approximately one third of the participants in fraternity and sorority recruitment. Students must go online to one of the organization councils' websites to register and pay their registration fee. Deadlines for registration and dates of recruitment vary by organization. For more information please visit our website or email greek@clemson.edu. |
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Part-Time Job Fair |
On-campus and local off-campus employers will be on hand to discuss current and future part-time job opportunities. This fair is a quick and efficient way for students to get their résumé to local employers looking to hire Clemson students.
Mon, Aug. 22, 2016
2:30–4:30 p.m.
Almeda R. Jacks Ballrooms
Hendrix Student Center
Clemson University
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Is Your Student Bringing a Car to Campus? |
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If your student is planning to bring a vehicle on campus throughout the year, be sure they purchase their parking permit. |
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| Becoming Familiar with the Academic Calendar |
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Remind your student the importance of being familiar with the academic calendar. This will help your student with important dates such as add/drop dates, the last day to withdraw from a class or when midterm exams begin. It will also be helpful when having important conversations throughout the year with your student and when planning travel-home dates for breaks. |
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Purchase Your Athletic Tickets for the 2016–2017 Year |
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To purchase tickets to athletic events visit ClemsonTigers.com and click on "Tickets" on the top menu. You can also call 1-800-CLEMSON, or visit the Athletic Ticket Office at Memorial Stadium. |
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| Family Weekend — Register Today |
| Family Weekend will be here before we know it! This is a great time to visit campus and your student and see how their semester has going. We have a lot of new and exciting opportunities added to our events for you to enjoy. On Family Weekend, the Clemson Tigers will be playing the South Carolina State Bulldogs. If you haven't registered for the weekend yet, sign up online now. |
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Guardian App |
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A great new Clemson tool for student safety is our Guardian App. This app has a variety of options including setting safety timers, connecting with Guardians (friends and family each user chooses as their contacts in case of emergency) and alerting emergency officials. Be sure your student is aware of this service and its features. |
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| Jumpstart Workshops |
| Encourage your student to start the academic semester off right by attending one or more Jumpstart Workshops put on by our Academic Success Center. There are a variety of options to help your student start the semester off strong. |
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| The Biggest Involvement Opportunity of the Year — Tiger Prowl 2016 |
| With more than 400 registered student organizations to choose from, Tiger Prowl showcases opportunities for student leadership roles within their major or outside of their major, volunteering and many other areas of student involvement on campus. Be sure to encourage your student to attend this great annual event on Tue, Aug. 16, 2016, 2–5 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. |
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| Need to Turn in Immunization Forms? |
| If your student still needs to turn in their immunization forms, they can get all of the information they need on our Student Health Services site. |
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| Laptop Workshops |
| If your student has recently purchased a laptop and still needs to attend a workshop, they can pre-register for a workshop before classes begin. |
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| Living Off Campus? |
| The Office of Advocacy and Success serves all current Clemson students as a trusted place for care, advocacy and referrals to campus and community partners. Recognizing some of our upperclass students live off campus, we want to provide helpful information as they begin this academic year. Please visit our website to read more about things to discuss with your student in regard to living off campus. |
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| Remind Your Student to Sign Up for CU Safe Alerts |
| It is important for all of our students to sign up for CU Safe Alerts. These alerts will send both email and text notifications in the event of an emergency. |
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| my.Clemson App |
| Be familiar with the downloadable my.Clemson app. It will help students access a variety of resources including academic information, maps of campus, transit services, safety and much more. |
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QUESTIONS, COMMENTS or CONCERNS?
Have things you would like to see in future issues? Please contact the New Student and Family Programs office at 864-656-0515 or by email at cufamilies@clemson.edu.
CALLING ALL CLEMSON PARENT ALUMNI!
We are looking to feature alumni in future Student Affairs Publications. If you have a story you'd like to share, please email: sapub@clemson.edu. |
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