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TigerQuest and Clemson Involvement Ambassadors
TigerQuest is an online resource designed to give students a one stop shop for involvement
opportunities. Once students have their NETID, they can access the site at
TigerQuest includes a directory of all active student organization at Clemson. This directory
includes contact information for each group, as well as mission statements and links to their
social media pages. TigerQuest also has a listing of upcoming campus events and essential
resources for involvement at Clemson.
The Clemson Involvement Ambassador program provides one-on-one consultations to help students
navigate their involvement journey on campus. If Tiger Prowl and TigerQuest prove overwhelming,
the Clemson Involvement Ambassadors are experienced student leaders trained to share knowledge
of resources and student organizations. Students can schedule a consultation with an Involvement
Ambassador by emailing or submitting the form found on TigerQuest.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Joining a fraternity or sorority can be an excellent way for your student to become connected
while at Clemson. Clemson’s fraternity and sorority community, which comprises about 25
percent of the undergraduate population, consists of 19 sororities and 27 fraternities. This
includes eight National Pan-Hellenic (NPHS) organizations, four Multicultural Greek Council
(MGC) organizations, 21 Interfraternity Council (IFC) organizations and13 College Panhellenic
(CPC) organizations. CPC holds one primary recruitment week in the fall semester, and IFC
conducts rush in both fall and spring semesters. MGC and NPHC organizations conduct
membership intake by individual chapter. For more information on fraternity and sorority
life, please visit
LIVING ON CAMPUS
Role of an RA
Over the course of Orientation, students and parents will hear many abbreviations for different
things at Clemson. One of the most frequent and important ones you will hear is “RA,” which
stands for Resident Assistant. A Resident Assistant is an upperclass, undergraduate student
employed by University Housing & Dining, who lives in a specific residential community. RAs live
and work in residence halls, suites and apartment areas. These student leaders play an active role
in the lives of students, beginning the day students move into on-campus housing. Students decide
to become RAs for a number of reasons. Several current RAs have articulated the value of gaining
leadership skills in the position, but the most important thing has been the impact they are able
to make for other Clemson students. Lauren Pearson said, “Being an RA allows you to help others
find their purpose and passion!” The RA position is a great way for students to find an employment
position on campus that allows them to give back and gain valuable leadership and job skills.
We encourage students to consider becoming an RA in their sophomore, junior or senior year
at Clemson.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT
• Talk with your student about
when is the best time for them
to join a fraternity or sorority
to ensure they can balance
their academic and extracurricular
responsibilities.
• Have conversations with your
student about what they are
doing in their new member
education programs throughout
the eight-week period.
• Do not hesitate to contact
Fraternity and Sorority Life
if you have any concerns.
• If you feel a situation has
occurred that is a violation of
the Student Code of Conduct,
please fill out an online incident
report on the Office of
Community and Ethical
Standards website at clemson.
edu/campus-life/student-conduct.
Please note: Anonymous reports
may be submitted, but the
name of the organization and
a description of the incident
must be provided to begin
an investigation.