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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
College may be stressful, especially around the beginning of a new semester, midterms
and final exams, and it’s important your student is physically and emotionally prepared.
Encourage your student to create healthy habits, such as engaging in regular physical
exercise, eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, establishing a routine, prioritizing
tasks and trying not to overcommit themselves. There are many resources on campus that
can help your student make healthy choices. Students can stay active by engaging in Campus
Recreation’s many fitness and wellness classes and trainings, intramural sports and club
sports. The dining halls on campus provide many healthy food options for students. They
serve a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and protein, and they include
nutritional information for all of their meals.
Office of Advocacy and Success
The Office of Advocacy and Success at Clemson serves as a trusted place for care, advocacy
and referrals to campus and community partners, which inspires student engagement,
success and a sense of belonging. The staff works closely with other areas on campus to
foster a sense of acceptance and inclusion for all students while providing care, support
and advocacy for the entire Clemson community. For issues of concern related to academic
behavior, emotional health, finances, personal wellness, adjustment or other concerns, you
may seek support for your student by completing an online CARE report at or
by calling 864-656-0935. A staff member will follow up with the student to offer resources
and support. If it is an emergency, call 911.
Student Health Services (SHS)
SHS is committed to supporting the health
care needs of all Clemson students during
the COVID-19 crisis. Therefore, SHS’ normal
operations outlined here are subject to
modification throughout the duration
of this pandemic. Students and families
can monitor the changing conditions by
checking the regular updates on the SHS
website:
One of the factors that contributes most to
college success is staying healthy. Student
Health Services (SHS) is an integrated,
outpatient organization comprised of three
divisions: Medical Services, Counseling
and Psychological Services (CAPS), and
Healthy Campus. Medical Services and CAPS
are located in Redfern Health Center, and
Healthy Campus is located in Fike Recreation
Center. SHS staff specialize in treating
college students and helping students
manage their health, so they can succeed
in the classroom and enjoy their college
experience. SHS offers consultation with
medical and mental health professionals
about chronic or acute conditions; preventive
care; nutrition; sports-related injuries; and
managing medications, stress and anxiety
for all students.
PARENT TESTIMONIAL
“The key to your student being happy at
Clemson is getting involved. Whether
from in state or out of state, students
are all looking to make new friends.
Encourage your student to join peers
on the same floor or suitemates as often
as possible to attend the many events
going on around campus every day. My
daughter initially leaned on people she
knew from home but eventually spread
her wings and now has friends from all
over the country. There are hundreds of
organizations on campus and many have
sign-up opportunities at an event called
Tiger Prowl the first week of school.
The first week is filled with welcome
week events to keep the students busy
and interacting.”
Kelly Rose
Daniel Island, S.C.