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GRADUATION
HOW TO STAY INVOLVED
Whether or not your student has found
their niche at this point of their college
experience, it is important your student
remains connected. You will probably see
your student shift their priorities within an
organization. They may take a leadership
role or consider taking a back seat since they
have already given their time. They may have
been very involved in their sorority and social
life, and now they may be focused more on
their internship and academic groups that
contribute to their major. Your student has
grown and matured in many ways during
their time at Clemson so far. As a young
adult, your student has gained more
experience and learned how to navigate
through circumstances on their own.
UPPERCLASS STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES AND TRADITIONS
Clemson RingWeek
Ring Week takes place during the first few weeks of the fall and spring semesters. This is a
time when currently enrolled students, who have completed 90 or more earned hours on
their academic transcript (not degree works progress report), as well as graduate students
who have applied for graduation, can purchase their Clemson Ring. During Ring Week, the
manufacturer comes to campus to assist students in sizing and the purchasing process (rings
can also be ordered online during this period). Students who purchase during Ring Week are
invited to participate in the Ring Ceremony.
Clemson Ring Ceremony
The Pershing Rifles, a Clemson ROTC student organization, begin guarding at the Scroll of
Honor 24 hours prior to the ceremony. The Pershing Rifles then march them in the Parade
of Rings from the Scroll of Honor to Littlejohn Coliseum approximately one hour before the
ceremony begins. During the ceremony, students are called to cross a stage where they are
presented with their Clemson Ring and are able to shake hands with the university president.
Family and friends are encouraged to attend the ceremony to celebrate with their student.
Senior Week
Each year in the week prior to exams, the Student Alumni Council hosts a variety of events for
graduating seniors. Events such as Rub the Rock and Senior Ball serve to congratulate seniors
on their hard work and to end their time here with the best traditions Clemson has to offer.
Seniors receive information via email communications leading up to Senior Week.
GRADUATION PREPARATION
Official Graduation Logistics
In order for a student to graduate, they must have completed all degree requirements within
their major. It is important for your student to connect with their adviser several times
in their last year to be sure they have completed all degree requirements. In addition to
completing all degree requirements, your student must apply for graduation. Remind your