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student the importance of checking their email as graduation information will typically be
sent out months before the actual application deadline. Outside of applying for graduation,
your student will also need to order their cap and gown if they plan to walk across the stage at
the traditional commencement ceremony. If your student is involved in any honor societies or
on campus organizations, they should check to see if their special cords or stoles are available
for purchase. For specific information about the commencement ceremony, you can check
the Registrar’s website at
Helpful Reminders for Graduation Planning
Hotels tend to fill quickly on graduation weekend, so plan to reserve rooms 60 days in
advance. It is also helpful to think of any additional activities you would like to plan that
weekend, including making reservations at your student’s favorite restaurant or securing a
photographer if your student wants professional photos in their cap and gown. For specific
information about the commencement ceremony, you can check the Registrar’s website at
CLEMSON ALUMNI
The transition to being alumni can be exciting, but it is important to remember there will still
be plenty of resources for your students to adjust to life after college.
Clemson Alumni Career Services
The Clemson Alumni Association offers a variety of career resources to all alumni one year
after they have graduated. The Alumni Center and the CCPD have built relationships with
many top-recruiting agencies as well as many of the Clemson Clubs across the country
to offer assistance in career services for our alumni. Some of these include networking,
mentoring and employment opportunities.
Clemson Clubs
Another way for you and your student to stay connected after graduation is to join a Clemson
Club. Because of the varied locations and interests of our Clemson Family, we have developed
Clemson Clubs and interest groups across the country to provide special opportunities for
information, volunteerism, celebration and activities.
There are a variety of Clemson Clubs throughout the country for alumni to network, cheer
on the Clemson Tigers Football team and host programs for potential new Tigers. Joining a
Clemson Club is a great opportunity to meet other Clemson fans in local communities and
stay in tune with what is happening with the Tigers. Clubs are listed on the Clemson Alumni
website:
Homecoming
Homecoming is a great opportunity for alumni to return home to Clemson and meet with
old friends and classmates and enjoy campus once again. Each year, the Clemson Alumni
Association invites alumni back for various tailgates associated with clubs, groups and
colleges. The Clemson Alumni Association provides details for these events several weeks
prior to homecoming to ensure alumni have a full itinerary before arriving back on campus.
To learn more, visit
Staying Connected to Clemson
The Clemson Alumni Association exists to serve alumni, friends and graduates of Clemson
University by providing them with opportunities to network and gather to celebrate Clemson
wherever they may be. Membership to the Clemson Alumni Association is free and open to all
former students.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT
Try and help your student think of things
they are doing in a way they can see
how it will directly affect their skill sets
for their future careers. It may seem
simple, but when they sit down and
conceptualize the process, your student
will see they have more experience than
they realize.
Be sure to remind them to enjoy
themselves while balancing the more
important things they are doing as well.
What they are doing now will make
a difference in their future, but they
also will never have the experience of
college in this way again. Start having
conversations with your student about
what they are doing and how it will impact
their future. Find out more about how to
stay involved by visiting