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Tigertown Bound: The First Student Milestone
“ORANGE CARPET” ROLL OUT
Spring semester is a busy time for prospective
students. While many acceptance letters have been
sent out, some students have difficulty choosing their
college destination.
That’s when Clemson rolls out the Orange Carpet.
With five receptions in South Carolina and one in
Georgia, the annual Orange Carpet tour brings
together Enrollment Management, Student Affairs and
stakeholders such as the Board of Visitors in an effort to
promote the incredible value of the Clemson Experience
with prospective students.
“Clemson continues to attract the best and brightest,”
said Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of
Students Chris Miller, who spoke at all six receptions
this spring. “Our goal with these receptions is to make
sure students who are interested in our University
understand all that Clemson has to offer.”
Orange Carpet reception sites included Atlanta, Charleston, Columbia,
Florence, Fort Mill and Greenville.
Data provided by Office of Institutional Research, August 2022
4
,
075
Number of first-year students
52
,
818
Number of first-year applications
1
,
455
Number of incoming transfer students
2
,
447
Number of first-year graduate students
660
Number of undergraduates self-identified
as first-generation college students
TIGERTOWN BOUND
Following an admissions cycle that becomes
more competitive with each passing year,
Clemson welcomed another record-setting
class in Fall 2022. These incoming students
are athletes and artists, volunteers and leaders.
They aspire to be the next generation of engineers,
health care workers, entrepreneurs, researchers,
public servants, educators and creators. Each
arrived at Clemson with a unique life experience
and perspective that has enriched the
University community.
Clemson is a point of destination for students, a fact
supported by the sheer volume of applications we see every
year. —Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of
Students Chris Miller
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